2002 Nissan Terrano II vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 2,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 662 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2002 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Nissan Terrano II (314 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Nissan Terrano II | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Terrano II | Corolla |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2988 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 314 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |