1994 Mazda 626 vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1258 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Mazda 626 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Mazda Toyota
Model 626 Land Cruiser
Year Released 1994 1998
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 4164 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 218 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 441 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.6:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1212 kg 2470 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 60 L


 

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