1987 Nissan Santana vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Santana would be higher. Both 1987 Nissan Santana and 1989 Nissan Santana are equipped with a 1,781 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 93 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Santana weights approximately 4 kg more than 1987 Nissan Santana.
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, 1987 Nissan Santana (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Nissan Santana | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Santana | Santana |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |
