2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1997 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Crew.
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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1997 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-8 | Crew |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
