1998 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1991 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (280 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Presea. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1991 Nissan Presea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Mazda RX-7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Mazda RX-7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda RX-7 (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Presea. (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mazda RX-7 | 1991 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-7 | Presea |
Year Released | 1998 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |