1982 Nissan Prairie vs. 1994 Renault Argos

To start off, 1994 Renault Argos is newer by 12 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Renault Argos (90 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Renault Argos should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 55 kg more than 1994 Renault Argos.

Because 1994 Renault Argos 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 1994 Renault Argos. 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, 1982 Nissan Prairie (150 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Argos. (104 Nm). This means 1982 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Argos. 1994 Renault Argos 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. 1994 Renault Argos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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