2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1995 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Maxima (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 565 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia 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 2000 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Maxima, 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, 1995 Nissan Maxima (177 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1995 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Familia | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
