1999 Mazda 626 vs. 1999 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 1999 Mazda 626 and 1999 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Maxima (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 Mazda 626. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 105 kg more than 1999 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Nissan Maxima (177 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda 626. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mazda 626 | 1999 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 626 | Maxima |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |