2008 Honda Fit vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 19 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, 2008 Honda Fit (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 Honda Fit.
Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Fit. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Fit | 1989 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Fit | Prairie |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
