2008 Mazda Etude vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 318 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 1996 Nissan Stagea 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 1996 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Etude, 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (164 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda Etude | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | Etude | Stagea |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
Torque | 164 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1112 kg | 1430 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |