1987 Nissan Santana vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
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 Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 244 kg more than 1987 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Toyota Cressida 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 Cressida. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Nissan Santana | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Santana | Cressida |
Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |