1996 Nissan President vs. 2010 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2010 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2010 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 24 kg more than 2010 Mazda BT-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda BT-50 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 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda BT-50. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda BT-50. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda BT-50 has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda BT-50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan President | 2010 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | President | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3010 mm |
