2004 Honda HR-V vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 2004 Honda HR-V is newer by 14 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, 2004 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 40 kg more than 2004 Honda HR-V.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda HR-V | 1990 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | HR-V | Pintara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
