1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 334 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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-01 | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2080 mm |
