1999 Mazda Activehicle vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda Activehicle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda Activehicle would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Activehicle. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Activehicle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda Activehicle weights approximately 34 kg more than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder.
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, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Activehicle. (278 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Activehicle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda Activehicle | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Activehicle | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
