1985 Nissan Santana vs. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1506 kg more than 1985 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Santana. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Nissan Santana | 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Santana | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 2580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2850 mm |