1971 Renault 12 vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1990 Nissan Pintara is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 12 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 260 kg more than 1971 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 12. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 12. 1990 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 1971 Renault 12 has manual transmission. 1971 Renault 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 12 | 1990 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | 12 | Pintara |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
