2002 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1984 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 2002 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Honda Step Wagon. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 135 kg more than 2002 Honda Step Wagon. 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, 1984 Nissan Prairie (121 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Step Wagon. (119 Nm). This means 1984 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Step Wagon. 2002 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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