1982 Mazda 626 Base
All photo credits
- Photo: Mazda 626, front, WAW by Raf24~commonswiki, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda 626 Coupé by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Mazda 626 Hardtop 1.6 (53139635382) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda 626 (8899848013) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda 626, back, WAW by Raf24~commonswiki, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1982 Mazda 626 Base is a 74-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $8,745 MSRP.
It makes 74 horsepower at 4,500 rpm and 105 lb-ft of torque at 2500 rpm.
The 626 measures 173.0 inches long on a 98.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,586 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,745 ($29,452 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L SOHC Inline-4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 74 hp @ 4,500 rpm |
| Torque | 105 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 165R13 |
| Tires Rear | 165R13 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 173 in |
| Width | 65 in |
| Height | 54 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,586 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1982 Mazda 626 Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Mazda 626. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 4, 1985 · STEERING
IN CERTAIN HIGH SALT AREAS, THE IDLER ARM IS EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT WHICH CAUSES THE DUST SEAL TO DETERIORATE RESULTING IN IDLER ARM PIN CORROSION. THIS CAUSES THE PIN TO FREEZE AND BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BROKEN IDLER ARM PIN COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
NHTSA campaign 85V108000
May 10, 1983 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ANCHORAGE BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY REINSTALLED AFTER VEHICLE REPAIR. THE BOLT COULD LOOSEN DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.
Remedy: UPON INSPECTION, ALL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED BOLTS WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED CORRECTLY.
NHTSA campaign 83V052000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 MAZDA 626. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.