1988 Mazda 323 vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 Nissan President is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1988 Mazda 323. (66 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1988 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Nissan President 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 1996 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda 323. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda 323. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1988 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 1988 Mazda 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Mazda 323 | 1996 Nissan President | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 323 | President |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3040 mm |