1988 Chevrolet Sprint vs. 1990 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1990 Nissan Santana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Sprint would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Santana weights approximately 395 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. 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, 1990 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. (78 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. 1990 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1988 Chevrolet Sprint has manual transmission. 1988 Chevrolet Sprint will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Sprint | 1990 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Sprint | Santana |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 78 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |