1989 Nissan Santana vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 3 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Carina weights approximately 146 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Santana | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Santana | Carina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |