1989 Nissan Pintara vs. 2010 Infiniti M

To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 21 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti M weights approximately 559 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 2010 Infiniti M 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 2010 Infiniti M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara, 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, 2010 Infiniti M (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Pintara. 2010 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Pintara has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Pintara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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