2008 Mazda Rustler vs. 1996 Nissan Rasheen

To start off, 2008 Mazda Rustler is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Rasheen is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 Mazda Rustler.

Because 1996 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Rustler. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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 Rasheen (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Rustler. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Rustler. 1996 Nissan Rasheen has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Rustler has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Rustler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Rasheen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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