1996 Nissan Terrano vs. 1996 Toyota Century
To start off, both 1996 Nissan Terrano and 1996 Toyota Century were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Terrano. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 50 kg more than 1996 Toyota Century.
Because 1996 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Terrano. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Terrano. 1996 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Terrano has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Terrano will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Nissan Terrano | 1996 Toyota Century | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Terrano | Century |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2663 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |