1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1992 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 1992 Nissan Terrano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Terrano (147 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Terrano should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 622 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Fiat Tempra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Terrano 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, 1992 Nissan Terrano (244 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1992 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Tempra | Terrano |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
