Nissan Prairie (1989 – 1996) vs Suzuki Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors (1989 – 1998): specs compared
Both offer around 133 hp at most. The Nissan Prairie is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.9 s against 13.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 160 km/h. The Suzuki Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 1,005 kg against 1,250 kg. At 4,361 mm, the Nissan Prairie is 741 mm longer than the Suzuki Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Nissan
Prairie
1989 – 1996
|
Suzuki
Escudo / Vitara 3 Doors
1989 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1996 | 1989 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 – 133 hp | 80 – 132 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 193 Nm | 127 – 166 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.9 – 13.7 s | 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 171 – 185 km/h | 140 – 160 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 – 9.9 L/100 km | 9.3 – 9.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,361 mm | 3,620 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,631 mm |
| Height | 1,631 mm | 1,669 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,200 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,250 – 1,300 kg | 1,005 – 1,180 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.