2009 Mazda BT-50 vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 2009 Mazda BT-50 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda BT-50 (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 654 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 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda BT-50 | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | BT-50 | 626 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
