1971 Nissan President vs. 1987 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1987 Nissan Prairie is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 630 kg more than 1987 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Nissan President 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 1971 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Prairie, 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, 1971 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan President | 1987 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | President | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
