1994 Mazda 626 vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 12 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (275 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1175 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 626 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
