1989 Nissan Prairie vs. 2006 Nissan Micra

To start off, 2006 Nissan Micra is newer by 17 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 11 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Micra weights approximately 352 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie.

Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Micra. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Micra. 1989 Nissan Prairie has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Micra 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.

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