1993 Mazda 626 vs. 1993 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1993 Mazda 626 and 1993 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volkswagen Passat (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1993 Mazda 626. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 184 kg more than 1993 Mazda 626. 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 Volkswagen Passat (235 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda 626. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda 626 | 1993 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 626 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
