1989 Nissan Pintara vs. 1993 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1993 Opel Frontera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Frontera (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Frontera weights approximately 479 kg more than 1989 Nissan Pintara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Nissan Pintara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Opel Frontera (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Pintara | 1993 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Pintara | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
