1999 Volkswagen Caravelle vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 36 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 626 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. 1978 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle has manual transmission. 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Volkswagen Caravelle | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Mazda |
Model | Caravelle | 626 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |