1989 Nissan Santana vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Santana weights approximately 38 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta. 1981 Lancia Beta 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. 1981 Lancia Beta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Santana | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Nissan | Lancia |
Model | Santana | Beta |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1036 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2480 mm |