1987 Nissan Santana vs. 1994 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 1994 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 7 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mitsubishi Magna (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 310 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.
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, 1994 Mitsubishi Magna (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Santana. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Santana. 1994 Mitsubishi Magna has automatic transmission and 1987 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1987 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Mitsubishi Magna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Nissan Santana | 1994 Mitsubishi Magna | |
Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
Model | Santana | Magna |
Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |