1987 Nissan Prairie vs. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan

To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 26 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 569 kg more than 1987 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, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Prairie. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan has automatic transmission and 1987 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1987 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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