2010 Audi Q7 vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 2010 Audi Q7 is newer by 20 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q7 (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1340 kg more than 1990 Nissan Pintara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Nissan Pintara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q7 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, 2010 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Pintara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi Q7 | 1990 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | Q7 | Pintara |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2560 mm |
