1984 Nissan Prairie vs. 1990 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1990 Toyota Camry is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Camry (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Camry weights approximately 230 kg more than 1984 Nissan Prairie. 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, 1990 Toyota Camry (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Prairie | 1990 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Prairie | Camry |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |