1999 Nissan Stagea 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 Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 12 kg more than 1999 Nissan Stagea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Nissan Stagea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Stagea | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Stagea | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3200 mm |
