2001 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, 2001 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Accord (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Accord weights approximately 105 kg more than 1996 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, 2001 Honda Accord (189 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Accord | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Accord | 626 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
