2002 Mazda Demio vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda Demio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda Demio would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 1400 (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 1400 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda Demio.
Because 2007 Nissan 1400 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 2007 Nissan 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mazda Demio, 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, 2002 Mazda Demio (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda Demio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda Demio | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Demio | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2310 mm |
