2002 Nissan Terrano II vs. 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, both 2002 Nissan Terrano II and 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser (154 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 980 kg more than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Terrano II.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Nissan Terrano II | 2002 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Terrano II | Mega Cruiser |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2956 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 108 L |