2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 2002 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 629 kg more than 1995 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, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Rendezvous | 626 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |
