1978 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 326 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Because 1978 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1989 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1978 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1978 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Land Rover Serie III | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Serie III | Santana |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2560 mm |
