2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 1990 Nissan Presea
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Presea (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 427 kg more than 1990 Nissan Presea.
Because 2005 Mazda Marathon 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 2005 Mazda Marathon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea, 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, 1990 Nissan Presea (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Marathon | 1990 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | Marathon | Presea |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 10 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |