1994 Mazda 626 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 18 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. Both 1994 Mazda 626 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz A are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda 626 (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 1610 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 626 | A |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
