1997 Mazda Levante vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mazda Levante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mazda Levante would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1997 Mazda Levante. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda Levante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1997 Mazda Levante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mazda Levante | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Levante | Titan |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 4060 mm |
