1985 Jeep CJ 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 Jeep CJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jeep CJ would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Jeep CJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Jeep CJ. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1985 Jeep CJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jeep CJ weights approximately 222 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Because 1985 Jeep CJ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Jeep CJ 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, 1985 Jeep CJ (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Jeep CJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jeep CJ | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | CJ | Santana |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2560 mm |
