1994 Mazda 626 vs. 2011 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2011 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 17 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 300 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, 2011 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 2011 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 626 | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
