1994 Proton Saloon vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1994 Proton Saloon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Pintara 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 37 more horse power than 1994 Proton Saloon. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1994 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 210 kg more than 1994 Proton Saloon. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Proton Saloon. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Proton Saloon. 1990 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 1994 Proton Saloon has manual transmission. 1994 Proton Saloon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Proton Saloon | 1990 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Proton | Nissan |
Model | Saloon | Pintara |
Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2560 mm |