1988 Renault 19 vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1990 Nissan Pintara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 19 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 32 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (79 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 220 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (107 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19. 1990 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 1988 Renault 19 has manual transmission. 1988 Renault 19 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:
1988 Renault 19 | 1990 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Renault | Nissan |
Model | 19 | Pintara |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |