1987 Nissan Santana vs. 1990 Volvo 440
To start off, 1990 Volvo 440 is newer by 3 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. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 440 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Santana weights approximately 38 kg more than 1990 Volvo 440.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 440. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 440.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Nissan Santana | 1990 Volvo 440 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Santana | 440 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |