1995 BMW S3 vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1995 BMW S3 and 1995 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 BMW S3 (260 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm). This means 1995 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW S3 | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | S3 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
