1987 Mazda 323 vs. 1995 Nissan Crew

To start off, 1995 Nissan Crew is newer by 8 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 323. (66 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Crew weights approximately 370 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 1995 Nissan Crew 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 1995 Nissan Crew. 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, 1995 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 323. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 323.

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