1984 Audi 200 vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, both 1984 Audi 200 and 1984 Nissan Santana were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Audi 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Audi 200 (180 HP) has 113 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Audi 200 weights approximately 200 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.
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 Audi 200 (253 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Audi 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 200 | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | 200 | Santana |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
