1984 Nissan Santana vs. 1995 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1995 Nissan Pulsar 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 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Pulsar (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 45 kg more than 1995 Nissan Pulsar.
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, 1984 Nissan Santana (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Pulsar. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Pulsar. 1995 Nissan Pulsar 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 Nissan Pulsar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Nissan Santana | 1995 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Santana | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
