2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 4 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 158 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 640 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 four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia 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:
2000 Mazda Familia | 1996 Nissan President | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | Familia | President |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3040 mm |