1988 Maserati 228 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 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Maserati 228 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Maserati 228 weights approximately 191 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.

Because 1988 Maserati 228 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Maserati 228. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana.

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