1979 Renault 4 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 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 4 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 68 more horse power than 1979 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 450 kg more than 1979 Renault 4. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 4. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1979 Renault 4 has manual transmission. 1979 Renault 4 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 Renault 4 | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Renault | Nissan |
Model | 4 | Santana |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 955 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 62 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |