2009 Hyundai Tucson vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Tucson 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 2,648 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Tucson (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 626 weights approximately 93 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Tucson.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Hyundai Tucson (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Tucson | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Tucson | 626 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2648 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
