1985 Toyota Corolla vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1987 Nissan Santana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Santana weights approximately 175 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Nissan Santana (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla. 1987 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1985 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1985 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Toyota Corolla | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Corolla | Santana |
Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |