2002 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Impala (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 560 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2002 Chevrolet Impala (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie. 2002 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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