2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 11 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 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 475 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Santa Fe | 626 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
