1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe vs. 1988 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1988 Nissan Vanette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe would be higher. At 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 320 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe | 1988 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX 4 Coupe | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2080 mm |
