1989 Nissan Prairie vs. 2008 Opel Movano

To start off, 2008 Opel Movano is newer by 19 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 2,462 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Movano is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Movano weights approximately 699 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie.

Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Movano. 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, 2008 Opel Movano (290 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Movano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie. 1989 Nissan Prairie has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Movano has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Movano 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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