1994 Mazda 626 vs. 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, both 1994 Mazda 626 and 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 334 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, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 626 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2820 mm |
