1987 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1987 Nissan Prairie
To start off, both 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer and 1987 Nissan Prairie were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Prairie (79 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 25 kg more than 1987 Nissan Prairie.
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, 1987 Nissan Prairie (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1987 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Lancer | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
