2000 Holden Commodore vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 2000 Holden Commodore is newer by 6 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Commodore weights approximately 398 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, 2000 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Commodore | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Commodore | 626 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
