1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (67 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 182 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo. 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (132 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (90 Nm). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1988 Fiat Tipo has manual transmission. 1988 Fiat Tipo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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