1984 Audi Coupe vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Audi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Audi Coupe would be higher. Both 1984 Audi Coupe and 1989 Nissan Santana are equipped with a 1,781 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Audi Coupe. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Santana weights approximately 124 kg more than 1984 Audi Coupe. 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, 1989 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi Coupe. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Audi Coupe | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | Coupe | Santana |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |