1989 Ford Sierra vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra would be higher. Both 1989 Ford Sierra and 2012 Nissan NP300 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 402 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Sierra | NP300 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |