1991 Nissan 100 NX vs. 2012 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2012 Toyota Avensis is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan 100 NX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan 100 NX would be higher. Both 1991 Nissan 100 NX and 2012 Toyota Avensis are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avensis (145 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 197 kg more than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Toyota Avensis (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Nissan 100 NX | 2012 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | 100 NX | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
