2006 Mazda Drifter vs. 1998 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2006 Mazda Drifter is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2006 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Crew (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
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, 2006 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda Drifter | 1998 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Drifter | Crew |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2606 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2670 mm |
