1989 Nissan Santana vs. 1990 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1990 Nissan Laurel 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 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 96 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Because 1990 Nissan Laurel 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 1990 Nissan Laurel. 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, both vehicles can yield 142 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Santana | 1990 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Santana | Laurel |
Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |