2004 Kia Pride Wagon vs. 1998 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2004 Kia Pride Wagon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 610 kg more than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan Stagea is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Pride Wagon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. 1998 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 2004 Kia Pride Wagon has manual transmission. 2004 Kia Pride Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Pride Wagon | 1998 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Pride Wagon | Stagea |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
