2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 15 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 10 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, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Grande Punto | 626 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
