2001 Nissan Terrano II vs. 2001 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2001 Nissan Terrano II and 2001 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Camry (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Terrano II. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 392 kg more than 2001 Toyota Camry.

Because 2001 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Terrano II 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, 2001 Toyota Camry (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Terrano II. 2001 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan Terrano II has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan Terrano II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Nissan Terrano II 2001 Toyota Camry
Make Nissan Toyota
Model Terrano II Camry
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2389 cc 2446 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 116 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 197 Nm 221 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1752 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2610 mm


 

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