1994 Mazda 626 vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1994 Mazda 626 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 360 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Mazda | Avanti |
| Model | 626 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
