1998 Mazda 626 vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda 626 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda 626 | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 626 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
