1989 Nissan Santana vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Santana weights approximately 74 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Because 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 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 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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, 1989 Nissan Santana (142 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Santana | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Nissan | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Santana | 1900 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |