1989 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 Nissan President is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda RX-7 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 118 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 660 kg more than 1989 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 President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda RX-7 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:
| 1989 Mazda RX-7 | 1996 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-7 | President |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3040 mm |
