Mazda 626 2000 vs Toyota Camry 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Mazda 626 engine produces 15 HP more power than Toyota Camry, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 9, Mazda MX-6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Camry might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 626 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. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2001 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mazda 626 is smaller. Mazda 626 is 8 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 454 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Toyota Camry, which means Mazda 626 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 4000 | |
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