2012 Nissan Juke vs. 1994 Ford Tempo
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1994 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 151 kg more than 1994 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Tempo. (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Juke | 1994 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Juke | Tempo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1321 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4125 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2540 mm |
