1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1972 Nissan President
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1972 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan President weights approximately 505 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1972 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1972 Nissan President | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-01 | President |
Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |