1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 1999 Dodge Dakota is newer by 5 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 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 310 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, 1999 Dodge Dakota (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Dakota | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Dakota | 626 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2620 mm |
