2008 Honda Element vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 14 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 738 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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Element | 626 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
