1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1987 Nissan Santana is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Santana (93 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1987 Nissan Santana.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Santana. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Santana. 1987 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 88 | Santana |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2560 mm |
