Mazda Xedos 9 engine produces 54 HP less power than Honda Saber, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Honda Saber.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
68 litres
65 litres
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Saber engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
10 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 6
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Xedos 9 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets:
yes
no
The Mazda Xedos 9 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.40 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mazda Xedos 9 is 2 cm shorter than the Honda Saber, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Xedos 9 is 2 cm lower.
