1994 Mazda 626 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Mazda 626 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 626 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 626 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2540 mm |
