2002 Mazda 626 vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2002 Mazda 626 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Solara (187 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 626. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 368 kg more than 2002 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2000 Toyota Solara (283 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 626. (152 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda 626 | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 626 | Solara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
