2005 Hyundai Accent vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Accent is newer by 10 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda 626 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Accent. 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 Hyundai Accent (182 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Accent | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Accent | 626 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
