2009 Lada Kalina vs. 2000 Mazda 626
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda 626 (100 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda 626 weights approximately 306 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda 626 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lada Kalina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Mazda 626 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Kalina | 2000 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Kalina | 626 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
