1989 Dodge Shadow vs. 1989 Nissan Terrano
To start off, both 1989 Dodge Shadow 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 Dodge Shadow (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Terrano. (98 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Shadow should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 457 kg more than 1989 Dodge Shadow.
Because 1989 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Dodge Shadow. 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 Dodge Shadow (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Terrano. (224 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Shadow will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Shadow | 1989 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Shadow | Terrano |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1288 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
