1989 Nissan Prairie vs. 2010 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2010 Honda CR-V is newer by 21 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda CR-V (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda CR-V weights approximately 346 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie. 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 2010 Honda CR-V. 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, 2010 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Prairie | 2010 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Prairie | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2619 mm |
