1994 Mazda 626 vs. 1997 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1997 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Rasheen (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 78 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 Mazda 626 (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. (160 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 1997 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 626 | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1837 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 160 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 | 1212 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
