2005 BMW 525 vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 11 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (225 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 540 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, 2005 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 525 | 626 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
