1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 1996 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (215 HP) has 126 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 360 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (298 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 626. (150 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Monte Carlo | 626 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |
