1994 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1994 Mazda RX-7 and 1994 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,615 cc, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 80 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, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda RX-7 | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | RX-7 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2615 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
