1995 Mazda 626 vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1995 Mazda 626 and 1995 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 406. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Peugeot 406 (200 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | 626 | 406 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
