1990 Nissan Vanette vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 12 kg more than 1990 Nissan Vanette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Vanette. 2009 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Vanette has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Vanette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan Vanette | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Vanette | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1950 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 3200 mm |
