1997 Mazda 626 vs. 1997 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1997 Mazda 626 and 1997 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,163 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Camry (134 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1997 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Camry weights approximately 210 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Toyota Camry (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda 626. (151 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mazda 626 | 1997 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 626 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
