1994 Mazda 626 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 14 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, 1994 Mazda 626 (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 226 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 626 | Altea |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
