1986 Nissan Santana vs. 1986 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1986 Nissan Santana and 1986 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Camry (119 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Camry weights approximately 250 kg more than 1986 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Camry (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Nissan Santana | 1986 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Santana | Camry |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
