1988 Mazda 929 vs. 1990 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1990 Nissan Presea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mazda 929 would be higher. Both 1988 Mazda 929 and 1990 Nissan Presea are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Presea (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1988 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mazda 929 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1990 Nissan Presea.
Because 1988 Mazda 929 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 1988 Mazda 929. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea, 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, 1990 Nissan Presea (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mazda 929 | 1990 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 929 | Presea |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
