1995 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-7 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-7 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
