1987 Holden Commodore vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1987 Holden Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Holden Commodore weights approximately 70 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Holden Commodore 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 1987 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1987 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1987 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Holden Commodore | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | Santana |
Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |