1995 Mazda 626 vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 325 is newer by 17 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 2012 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 626 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
