2001 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2012 Nissan Cube is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Prizm. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Prizm would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Prizm (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Cube weights approximately 199 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Prizm.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2012 Nissan Cube (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Prizm. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Cube will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Prizm.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Prizm | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Prizm | Cube |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1289 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |
