1994 Nissan President vs. 2013 Mazda 6
To start off, 2013 Mazda 6 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 6 (268 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1994 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 391 kg more than 2013 Mazda 6.
Because 1994 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 1994 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 6, 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Nissan President | 2013 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Nissan | Mazda |
Model | President | 6 |
Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2790 mm |