1984 Nissan Santana vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 140 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Renault Laguna 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 1990 Renault Laguna. 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, 1990 Renault Laguna (181 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (152 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Santana | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Santana | Laguna |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |