2002 Lada Samara II vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, 2002 Lada Samara II is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda 626 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2002 Lada Samara II. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Samara II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda 626 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2002 Lada Samara II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Samara II. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Samara II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lada Samara II | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Samara II | 626 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
