1989 Nissan Vanette vs. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, both 1989 Nissan Vanette and 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 66 kg more than 1989 Nissan Vanette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Nissan Vanette 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 1989 Nissan Vanette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport, 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, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Vanette has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Vanette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Nissan Vanette | 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | Vanette | Trans Sport |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 2800 mm |