1998 Dodge Stealth vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Stealth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Stealth would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 192 kg more than 1998 Dodge Stealth.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1998 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Dodge Stealth | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Stealth | Frontier |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2971 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 428 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1922 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3200 mm |