1996 Honda Civic vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 626 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 626 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |