1989 Nissan Prairie vs. 1989 Renault 21
To start off, both 1989 Nissan Prairie and 1989 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Prairie (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1989 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 230 kg more than 1989 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Renault 21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie 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 Prairie (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 21. 1989 Nissan Prairie has automatic transmission and 1989 Renault 21 has manual transmission. 1989 Renault 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Prairie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Prairie | 1989 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Prairie | 21 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
