1984 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 566 kg more than 1984 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1984 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1984 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Mazda RX-7 | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-7 | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2730 mm |
