1990 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2002 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pickup is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 146 kg more than 1990 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mazda RX-7 | 2002 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-7 | Pickup |
Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2960 mm |