2000 Honda HR-V vs. 1998 Mazda 626
To start off, 2000 Honda HR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda 626 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2000 Honda HR-V.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda HR-V | 1998 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | HR-V | 626 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
