1998 Infiniti QX4 vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 1998 Infiniti QX4 is newer by 4 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 748 kg more than 1994 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, 1998 Infiniti QX4 (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Infiniti QX4 | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mazda |
| Model | QX4 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
