1987 Toyota Corolla vs. 1985 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (140 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1985 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 Toyota Corolla (206 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Santana. 1985 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Toyota Corolla | 1985 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Corolla | Santana |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
