1990 Nissan Pintara vs. 1974 Renault Siete
To start off, 1990 Nissan Pintara is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault Siete. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault Siete would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1974 Renault Siete. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 344 kg more than 1974 Renault Siete. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1990 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault Siete. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan Pintara | 1974 Renault Siete | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Pintara | Siete |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1037 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2540 mm |
