1988 Dodge Spirit vs. 1996 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1996 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1988 Dodge Spirit. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1988 Dodge Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Dodge Spirit weights approximately 94 kg more than 1996 Nissan Rasheen.
Because 1996 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Dodge Spirit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Dodge Spirit (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Dodge Spirit | 1996 Nissan Rasheen | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Spirit | Rasheen |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |