1984 Nissan Santana vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva

To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 27 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva (148 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 755 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 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 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. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications: