1971 Mazda 1000 vs. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 875 kg more than 1971 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX (377 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda 1000 | 1992 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 1000 | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2580 mm |
