2009 Jeep Commander vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (347 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1135 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 Jeep Commander (520 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Jeep | Mazda |
| Model | Commander | 626 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 347 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2620 mm |
