1994 Mazda 626 vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1994 Mazda 626 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 322 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | 626 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |
