1994 Mazda 626 vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 19 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 2,356 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (182 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 276 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, 2013 Honda Accord (247 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | 626 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1496 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2775 mm |
