1994 Mazda 626 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 614 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 626 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3246 mm |
