1997 Mazda 626 vs. 1997 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 1997 Mazda 626 and 1997 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Sienna (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1997 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 519 kg more than 1997 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Toyota Sienna (284 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda 626. (151 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mazda 626 | 1997 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 626 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
