1994 Mazda 626 vs. 1994 Volvo 460
To start off, both 1994 Mazda 626 and 1994 Volvo 460 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volvo 460 (119 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 626 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1994 Volvo 460.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Volvo 460 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 1994 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | 626 | 460 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
