1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda RX-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda RX-01 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda RX-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 790 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-01 | President |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3040 mm |
