1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 665 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Nissan |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Santana |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |
