Mazda 626 1992 vs Mazda 626 1997
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mazda 626 1992 engine produces 1 HP more power than Mazda 626 1997, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mazda 626 1997. Despite the higher power, Mazda 626 1992 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 1997 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 626 1992 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626 1997, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 626 1992 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 626 1992 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626 1997. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 1997 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 626 1992 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 20 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 626 1997 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 626 1992 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 626 1992 is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 626 1997, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 502 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1315 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 626 1997 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 626 1992 has 72 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626 1997. This could mean that the Mazda 626 1992 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 1992 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 626 1997, which means Mazda 626 1992 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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