Nissan Prairie (1989 – 1996) vs Toyota 4Runner (1990 – 1995): specs compared

The Toyota 4Runner is the more powerful of the two, with up to 145 hp against 133 hp. The Nissan Prairie is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.9 s against 15.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 165 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.4 L/100 km against 11.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,250 kg against 1,767 kg. At 4,491 mm, the Toyota 4Runner is 130 mm longer than the Nissan Prairie.

Specification Nissan Prairie Nissan Prairie 1989 – 1996 Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 1990 – 1995
Overview
Origin Japan Japan
Documented years 1989 – 1996 1990 – 1995
Body style — —
Variants 2 2
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive FWD AWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 98 – 133 hp 90 – 145 hp
Torque 150 – 193 Nm 215 – 240 Nm
0–100 km/h 10.9 – 13.7 s 15.0 s
Top speed 171 – 185 km/h 145 – 165 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 9.4 – 9.9 L/100 km 11.8 – 14.6 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,361 mm 4,491 mm
Width 1,689 mm 1,689 mm
Height 1,631 mm 1,750 mm
Wheelbase 2,611 mm 2,629 mm
Curb weight 1,250 – 1,300 kg 1,767 – 1,800 kg

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