Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors (1991 – 1994) vs Nissan Terrano 5 Doors (1990 – 1993): specs compared
The Nissan Terrano 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 148 hp against 136 hp. The Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.8 s against 12.6 s. The Nissan Terrano 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 166 km/h against 160 km/h. The Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 12.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,242 kg against 1,540 kg. At 4,366 mm, the Nissan Terrano 5 Doors is 338 mm longer than the Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Suzuki
Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors
1991 – 1994
|
Nissan
Terrano 5 Doors
1990 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1994 | 1990 – 1993 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 136 hp | 99 – 148 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 216 Nm | 186 – 239 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.8 – 19.8 s | 12.6 – 18.0 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 160 km/h | 150 – 166 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 – 10.6 L/100 km | 12.5 – 14.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,028 mm | 4,359 – 4,366 mm |
| Width | 1,636 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,702 mm | 1,679 – 1,689 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,242 – 1,360 kg | 1,540 – 1,835 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.