1994 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1995 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, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Infiniti Q45 | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mazda |
| Model | Q45 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
