1984 Nissan Santana vs. 1966 Porsche 911

To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 911 (160 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 28 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911.

Because 1966 Porsche 911 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 1966 Porsche 911. 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, 1966 Porsche 911 (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana.

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