1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1999 Honda Odyssey is newer by 4 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Odyssey (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 746 kg more than 1995 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 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Odyssey | 626 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1996 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 | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2620 mm |
