1979 Renault 12 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 Renault 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 12 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 195 kg more than 1979 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 12. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1979 Renault 12 has manual transmission. 1979 Renault 12 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.

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