1989 Nissan Santana vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 126 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Santana | 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Nissan | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Santana | 164 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
