1982 Nissan Prairie vs. 2001 Peugeot Vroomster

To start off, 2001 Peugeot Vroomster is newer by 19 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, 1982 Nissan Prairie (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot Vroomster. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot Vroomster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 Peugeot Vroomster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Peugeot Vroomster (214 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (150 Nm). This means 2001 Peugeot Vroomster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Prairie. 2001 Peugeot Vroomster 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. 2001 Peugeot Vroomster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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