2004 Daewoo Lacetti vs. 1998 Mazda 626
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Lacetti is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Daewoo Lacetti (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Lacetti should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda 626 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 Daewoo Lacetti.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Lacetti. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Lacetti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Lacetti | 1998 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mazda |
| Model | Lacetti | 626 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
