2008 Volkswagen Caddy vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 19 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 526 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. 1989 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy 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:
2008 Volkswagen Caddy | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
Model | Caddy | Pintara |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |