1999 Nissan R 391 vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier

To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan R 391. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan R 391 would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan R 391 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1999 Nissan R 391. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan R 391.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1999 Nissan R 391 (359 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan R 391 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier. 1999 Nissan R 391 has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan R 391 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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