1994 Pontiac Trans Sport vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2011 Nissan NP300 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport would be higher. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300.
Because 2011 Nissan NP300 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan NP300 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Nissan NP300 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport. (191 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | Trans Sport | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
