1979 Austin Marina vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (67 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Austin Marina 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 1979 Austin Marina. 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1979 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1979 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Marina | Santana |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |