1961 AC Aceca vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Aceca (125 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 196 kg more than 1961 AC Aceca.

Because 1961 AC Aceca 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 1961 AC Aceca. 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, 1961 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana.

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