1986 Nissan Prairie vs. 1986 Rover 825i
To start off, both 1986 Nissan Prairie and 1986 Rover 825i were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Rover 825i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Rover 825i (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Rover 825i should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rover 825i weights approximately 381 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Rover 825i (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Rover 825i will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Nissan Prairie | 1986 Rover 825i | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Prairie | 825i |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
