1994 Mazda 626 vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 853 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 Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Ridgeline 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 Ridgeline | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | 626 | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1808 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 L |
