1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (155 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 1978 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Mazda | Mazda |
Model | MX-5 Miata | 626 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 983 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2520 mm |