2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 6 and 2007 Nissan 1400 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 2007 Mazda 6, 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, 2007 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 6 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 141 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
