2000 Mazda Protege vs. 1990 Mazda 626
To start off, 2000 Mazda Protege is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda 626 (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 480 kg more than 1990 Mazda 626.
Because 1990 Mazda 626 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mazda Protege. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mazda 626 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Mazda 626 (184 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 1990 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege. 2000 Mazda Protege has automatic transmission and 1990 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1990 Mazda 626 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Protege will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Protege | 1990 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Protege | 626 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2580 mm |
