1995 Mazda 626 vs. 2001 Nissan Fusion

To start off, 2001 Nissan Fusion is newer by 6 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda 626 (161 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Fusion. (134 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Fusion weights approximately 569 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Nissan Fusion (372 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (217 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626. 2001 Nissan Fusion has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda 626 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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