1985 BMW 324 vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Because 1985 BMW 324 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 1985 BMW 324. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1985 BMW 324 (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 324 | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 324 | Santana |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |