1997 Mazda 626 vs. 1997 Acura EL
To start off, both 1997 Mazda 626 and 1997 Acura EL were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Acura EL (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1997 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda 626 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1997 Acura EL.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Mazda 626 (151 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mazda 626 | 1997 Acura EL | |
| Make | Mazda | Acura |
| Model | 626 | EL |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1079 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1704 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2619 mm |
