1983 Nissan Prairie vs. 2004 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 876 kg more than 1983 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Nissan Prairie. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Prairie. (122 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Prairie | 2004 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | Prairie | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
