1998 Nissan Pickup vs. 1999 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Pickup (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 780 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Pickup (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan Pickup | 1999 Suzuki Vitara | |
Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
Model | Pickup | Vitara |
Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2370 mm |