Nissan Prairie (1989 – 1996) vs Mitsubishi Space Runner (1991 – 1999): specs compared
The Nissan Prairie is the more powerful of the two, with up to 133 hp against 122 hp. The Mitsubishi Space Runner is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.5 s against 10.9 s. The Nissan Prairie has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 180 km/h. The Mitsubishi Space Runner uses less fuel, from 8.1 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,180 kg against 1,250 kg. At 4,361 mm, the Nissan Prairie is 91 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Space Runner. The Nissan Prairie dates from 1989 – 1996, the Mitsubishi Space Runner from 1991 – 1999.
| Specification |
Nissan
Prairie
1989 – 1996
|
Mitsubishi
Space Runner
1991 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1996 | 1991 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 – 133 hp | 82 – 122 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 193 Nm | 161 – 172 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.9 – 13.7 s | 10.5 – 17.8 s |
| Top speed | 171 – 185 km/h | 155 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 – 9.9 L/100 km | 8.1 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,361 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,631 mm | 1,659 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,250 – 1,300 kg | 1,180 – 1,228 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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