1984 Hyundai Stellar vs. 1986 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1986 Nissan Santana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Hyundai Stellar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Hyundai Stellar would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Hyundai Stellar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 93 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Santana weights approximately 15 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar.
Because 1984 Hyundai Stellar 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 1984 Hyundai Stellar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Hyundai Stellar | 1986 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Stellar | Santana |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |
