1989 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 1989 Nissan Terrano
To start off, both 1989 Chevrolet Corsica and 1989 Nissan Terrano were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,662 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Terrano (98 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Corsica. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Terrano should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Corsica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 565 kg more than 1989 Chevrolet Corsica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Chevrolet Corsica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Terrano 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, 1989 Nissan Terrano (224 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Corsica. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Corsica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Corsica | 1989 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corsica | Terrano |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
