1995 Mazda 626 vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan is newer by 5 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda 626 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 2000 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | 626 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
