1994 Mazda 626 vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2002 Toyota Caldina is newer by 8 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), 2002 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 265 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, 2002 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 626 | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
