1995 Nissan Presea vs. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca

To start off, both 1995 Nissan Presea and 1995 Volkswagen Fusca were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Presea (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Presea weights approximately 210 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Volkswagen Fusca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Nissan Presea (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Nissan Presea 1995 Volkswagen Fusca
Make Nissan Volkswagen
Model Presea Fusca
Year Released 1995 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1497 cc 1585 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 104 HP 52 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1030 kg 820 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2410 mm


 

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