1996 Japanese Performance Car Comparison Test Drive
Mazda RX-7 Mazda’s 1996 RX-7 didn’t appear in showrooms until January of the same year, and rumors abounded of a normally aspirated companion to the twin turbo rocket. Until then we had to settle for...
View Article1998 Nissan Frontier Test Drive
After numerous face lifts and other subtle changes over the years, Nissan finally introduced a new compact pickup truck for 1998. Along with all new styling and other changes, Nissan tried to create...
View Article1989 Nissan 240SX Test Drive
You remember the 200SX, right? Probably not not at the top of your brain, but stop and think for a bit, yeah, you remember, front engine, rear drive sort of wedgy styling. Was on the market for years....
View Article1989 Ford Probe GT vs Nissan 240SX vs Plymouth Laser Comparison Test
Newly introduced by Nissan, for 1989, the 240SX had two versions, a volume coupe, and well balanced hatchback. Both possessing soft clean lines. The big 4-cylinder was not a road burner, but it died...
View Article1999 Nissan Quest Test Drive
Another fresh entry in 1999’s bountiful crop of new minivans, the Nissan Quest had additional interior space, dual sliding doors, and a larger, more powerful engine. With significantly more interior...
View Article1982 Datsun 280ZX Turbo Test Drive
Thanks to revisions made to the independent rear suspension, the 1982 Turbo’s tendency to yaw during spirited cornering was effectively eliminated, versus the 1981 version of Datsun’s popular sports...
View Article2000 Nisan Frontier vs Toyota Tundra Comparison Test Drive
Looking to be more competitive in the increasingly demanding truck market, Nissan introduced the Frontier Crew Cab, a compact truck with four full size doors. Unique styling had provided this rig with...
View Article1984 Nissan 200SX Turbo Test Drive
Nissan’s 200SX was a popular player in the sport coupe segment for a long time, helped along as it was a few years prior by new styling that resulted in a notchback version that turned out to be a...
View Article1985 Nissan Maxima SE Test Drive
One of Nissan’s prime winners has always been the Maxima, beginning life as the 810 in Datsun’s numbering scheme. In fact next to the Z, the Maxima was probably the prime piece on the showroom floor....
View Article1991 Nissan 240SX Test Drive
The affordable rear-drive sports coupe was graced with a twincam, 16-valve version of its previous 2.4 liter. And while Super HICAS 4-wheel steering was now available, the big change for 1991 was the...
View Article1990 Nissan 300ZX Test Drive
There was no mirror on the driver’s side o f the 300ZX. If you appreciate subtlety, the implication was clear; this was a drivers car. If you were more concerned about the view in the vanity mirror...
View Article1984 Nissan S/T Pickup 4×4 Test Drive
Revamp Nissan pickup, with new styling inside and out and a somewhat roomier standard cab. A pair of optional packages highlighted Nissan’s truck offerings. The Sport Truck option added power...
View Article1983 Nisan Pulsar NX Test Drive
After the name, the first thing that struck you about the Nissan Pulsar was the car’s sheer size. Or, more accurately, lack of it. In pictures, the Pulsar looked to be about the size of a Toyota...
View Article2002 Nissan Altima Test Drive
As part of Nissan’s new performance blitz, the third generation 2002 Altima was bigger, faster, and openly performance oriented. It’s available with either a 3.5L/240hp V6 or 2.5L/180hp four cylinder,...
View Article2002 Midsize Family Sedan Comparison Test Drive
Industry insiders jokingly refer to midsize, mid priced family four doors as automotive Tupperware. And that’s no slam on the handy, well made, food storage containers. As with Tupperware, these cars...
View Article1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo Test Drive
The 1984 Nissan 300ZX replaced the 280ZX that was starting to show its age despite strong sales. The traditional style was becoming dated and its basic engine design originated in the 1960s. Plus,...
View Article2003 Nissan Murano Test Drive
Boldly styled and bristling with nifty tech touches, the all new Murano gave Nissan a unique entree into the burgeoning crossover market. Derived from the same platform as the Altima, the four...
View Article2003 Nissan 350Z Test Drive
Resurrecting one of the greatest nameplates in autodom, an all new 350Z returned to the American market. Melding classic design cues inside and out with a host of innovative touches, this rear drive...
View Article1982 Economy Car Comparison Test Drive
It’s entirely possible that the good news about small, fuel-efficient, fun-to-drive cars hadn’t made it to your neighborhood , despite the uncounted national fuel shortages, vertically mobile fuel...
View Article1986 Compact Pickup Comparison Test Drive
The All-American pickup returned, in a smaller more manageable size. Chevrolet, and Ford introduced their new small trucks for the 82-83 model year, downsized to beat the Japanese minis, and these...
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