1978 Mazda 626 vs. 1991 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1991 Nissan Vanette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 435 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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, 1978 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 626 | 1991 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 626 | Vanette |
Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2080 mm |