1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, both 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 and 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 (550 HP) has 460 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. (90 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3493 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 550 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1960 mm |
