2001 Toyota Condor vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 23 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 365 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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 (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 1978 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor 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:
| 2001 Toyota Condor | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Condor | 626 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 995 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
