2002 Honda City vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 2002 Honda City 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Prairie (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 248 kg more than 2002 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie 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, 1989 Nissan Prairie (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City. 1989 Nissan Prairie has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda City has manual transmission. 2002 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Prairie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 1989 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | City | Prairie |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
