1982 Nissan Prairie vs. 1983 Toyota Celica

To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 190 kg more than 1982 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1983 Toyota Celica 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 1983 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1983 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Prairie. 1983 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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