1987 Nissan Prairie vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 120 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, 1996 Toyota Corolla (131 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Nissan Prairie | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Prairie | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
