1988 Renault 19 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 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 19 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (79 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Santana weights approximately 134 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. 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, 1989 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (107 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19. 1989 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1988 Renault 19 has manual transmission. 1988 Renault 19 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Renault 19 | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | 19 | Santana |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
