1990 Nissan Presea vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, 2009 Kia Forte is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Presea. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Forte weights approximately 204 kg more than 1990 Nissan Presea. 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, 2009 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Presea. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Nissan Presea | 2009 Kia Forte | |
Make | Nissan | Kia |
Model | Presea | Forte |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1294 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2649 mm |