1996 Mazda Levante vs. 1995 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1996 Mazda Levante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda Levante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda Levante (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Sunny. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Levante should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda Levante weights approximately 260 kg more than 1995 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Mazda Levante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan Sunny. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Levante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Mazda Levante (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Sunny. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda Levante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Sunny. 1996 Mazda Levante has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mazda Levante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Mazda Levante | 1995 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | Levante | Sunny |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2540 mm |