1984 Nissan Santana vs. 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 11 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 3,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee (190 HP) has 123 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 558 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.

Because 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee (305 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm). This means 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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. 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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