1994 Nissan Presea vs. 2008 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2008 Toyota Prius is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Presea would be higher. Both 1994 Nissan Presea and 2008 Toyota Prius are equipped with a 1,497 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Presea (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Prius weights approximately 312 kg more than 1994 Nissan Presea.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1994 Nissan Presea (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius. 2008 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan Presea has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan Presea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan Presea | 2008 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Presea | Prius |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
