1988 Nissan Prairie vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1988 Nissan Prairie is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 132 kg more than 1988 Nissan Prairie.
Because 1972 Vauxhall Victor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Prairie, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Vauxhall Victor (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Prairie | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Prairie | Victor |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
