1986 Honda Jazz vs. 1993 Mazda 626
To start off, 1993 Mazda 626 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda 626 (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1986 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda 626 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1986 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mazda 626 (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Jazz. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Jazz | 1993 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Jazz | 626 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2620 mm |
