1997 Mazda 626 vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Mazda 626 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Corolla (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1997 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda 626 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Mazda 626 (151 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (149 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mazda 626 | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 626 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
