2009 Honda FR-V vs. 1998 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2009 Honda FR-V is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda FR-V (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 304 kg more than 2009 Honda FR-V.
Because 1998 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda FR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. 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 Pickup (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda FR-V. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda FR-V | 1998 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | FR-V | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2960 mm |
