1986 Audi 80 vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Audi 80 would be higher. Both 1986 Audi 80 and 1989 Nissan Santana are equipped with a 1,781 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Audi 80 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Santana weights approximately 28 kg more than 1986 Audi 80.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1986 Audi 80 (160 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 1989 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1986 Audi 80 has manual transmission. 1986 Audi 80 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Audi 80 | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | 80 | Santana |
Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1046 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2560 mm |