2000 Nissan Stagea vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 2000 Nissan Stagea is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 260 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2000 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan Stagea | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Nissan | Mazda |
Model | Stagea | 626 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |