2002 Fiat Stilo vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 2002 Fiat Stilo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Fiat Stilo (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 250 kg more than 1989 Nissan Pintara. 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, 2002 Fiat Stilo (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Pintara. 1989 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 2002 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2002 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Stilo | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Stilo | Pintara |
Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |