1987 Nissan Vanette vs. 1992 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1992 Nissan Vanette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Vanette would be higher. Both 1987 Nissan Vanette and 1992 Nissan Vanette are equipped with a 1,952 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Vanette (86 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 30 kg more than 1992 Nissan Vanette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1992 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Nissan Vanette | 1992 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Vanette | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 2080 mm |
