1998 Dodge Stealth vs. 1998 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Stealth and 1998 Nissan Terrano II were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Terrano II. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 105 kg more than 1998 Nissan Terrano II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1998 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Terrano II.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Dodge Stealth | 1998 Nissan Terrano II | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Stealth | Terrano II |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2971 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 428 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |