1994 Mazda 626 vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 406 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 626 | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
