1978 Subaru Leone vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1987 Nissan Santana is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Subaru Leone 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 27 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Santana weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Subaru Leone 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, 1978 Subaru Leone 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Leone. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Leone. 1987 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1978 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1978 Subaru Leone 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:
1978 Subaru Leone | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Subaru | Nissan |
Model | Leone | Santana |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |