1952 Allard J2R vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard J2R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard J2R would be higher. At 5,415 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard J2R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard J2R (251 HP) has 149 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (102 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard J2R should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 147 kg more than 1952 Allard J2R.

Because 1952 Allard J2R 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 1952 Allard J2R. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana, 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, 1952 Allard J2R (508 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1952 Allard J2R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana.

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