1969 Steyr Haflinger vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1987 Nissan Santana is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Santana weights approximately 420 kg more than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Steyr Haflinger 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, 1969 Steyr Haflinger 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, 1987 Nissan Santana (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Steyr Haflinger. 1987 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1969 Steyr Haflinger has manual transmission. 1969 Steyr Haflinger 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:
| 1969 Steyr Haflinger | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Steyr | Nissan |
| Model | Haflinger | Santana |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 641 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2860 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1510 mm | 2560 mm |
