1994 Mazda 626 vs. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda 626 (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 570 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 1997 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 626 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
