1989 Nissan Terrano vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1989 Nissan Terrano and 1989 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,662 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Terrano. (98 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 225 kg more than 1989 Toyota Celica.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota Celica (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Terrano. (224 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Terrano | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Terrano | Celica |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2330 mm |
