1988 Nissan Vanette vs. 1988 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1988 Nissan Vanette and 1988 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Camry (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 250 kg more than 1988 Toyota Camry.
Because 1988 Nissan Vanette 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 1988 Nissan Vanette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Camry, 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, 1988 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Camry. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Vanette | 1988 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Vanette | Camry |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 2610 mm |
