1996 Nissan Terrano vs. 1996 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, both 1996 Nissan Terrano and 1996 Toyota Lexcen were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Lexcen (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Terrano. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 465 kg more than 1996 Toyota Lexcen.
Because 1996 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. 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 Lexcen (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Terrano. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan Terrano | 1996 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Terrano | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
