1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 352 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Frontier is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Frontier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Concerto | Frontier |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3200 mm |