1995 Mazda 626 vs. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 760 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, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 626 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
