2003 Mazda Kusabi vs. 2003 Nissan Pickup

To start off, both 2003 Mazda Kusabi and 2003 Nissan Pickup were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pickup (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Kusabi. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Kusabi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 680 kg more than 2003 Mazda Kusabi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mazda Kusabi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup 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, 2003 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Kusabi. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Kusabi.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Mazda Kusabi 2003 Nissan Pickup
Make Mazda Nissan
Model Kusabi Pickup
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1559 cc 2488 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 132 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 304 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1085 kg 1765 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2960 mm


 

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