1987 Mazda 323 vs. 1992 Nissan Vanette

To start off, 1992 Nissan Vanette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 323. (66 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 560 kg more than 1987 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1992 Nissan Vanette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Nissan Vanette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 323, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 323. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 323.

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