1989 Audi 100 vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1989 Audi 100. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda 626 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1989 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mazda 626 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi 100. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | 100 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
