2003 Toyota Avensis vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara

To start off, 2003 Toyota Avensis is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 85 kg more than 1990 Nissan Pintara.

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, 1990 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis. 1990 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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