1992 Nissan Pintara vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1992 Nissan Pintara. 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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Pintara. 1995 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 1992 Nissan Pintara has manual transmission. 1992 Nissan Pintara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Nissan Pintara | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Pintara | 406 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |