2000 Mazda 626 vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2000 Mazda 626. (100 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 445 kg more than 2000 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 Mazda 626 (392 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (334 Nm). This means 2000 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda 626 | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 626 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1831 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 73 L |
