1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1993 Mazda 626
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1993 Mazda 626. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 470 kg more than 1993 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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda 626. (168 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1993 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 355 Spider | 626 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 98 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
