1984 Nissan Santana vs. 2003 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 20 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Santana | 2003 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Santana | Corolla |
Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |