1998 Hyundai Euro 1 vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 3 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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda 626 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Euro 1 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
