1994 Mazda 626 vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2005 Seat Cordoba is newer by 11 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Cordoba (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 18 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, 2005 Seat Cordoba (321 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 626 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1238 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
