1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1989 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat Tipo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat Tipo would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Fiat Tipo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Fiat Tipo (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 106 kg more than 1989 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, 1988 Fiat Tipo (156 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Fiat Tipo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 1988 Fiat Tipo has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Fiat Tipo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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