1994 Mazda 626 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1994 Mazda 626 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1994 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 626 | 98 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3210 mm |
