1992 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1992 Nissan Presea

To start off, both 1992 Mazda AZ-1 and 1992 Nissan Presea were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Presea (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. (63 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Presea weights approximately 270 kg more than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1992 Mazda AZ-1 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 1992 Mazda AZ-1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Nissan Presea (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda AZ-1.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Mazda AZ-1 1992 Nissan Presea
Make Mazda Nissan
Model AZ-1 Presea
Year Released 1992 1992
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 657 cc 1497 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 63 HP 93 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 88 Nm 125 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 720 kg 990 kg
Vehicle Length 3300 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1400 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2240 mm 2510 mm


 

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