1989 Nissan Prairie vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Prairie would be higher. 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 1 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 105 kg more than 2001 Toyota Corolla. 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 2001 Toyota Corolla. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Corolla. 1989 Nissan Prairie has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Prairie | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |
