1989 Nissan Santana vs. 1994 Renault Argos

To start off, 1994 Renault Argos is newer by 5 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Renault Argos. (90 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault Argos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Santana weights approximately 69 kg more than 1994 Renault Argos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1994 Renault Argos 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 1994 Renault Argos. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Argos. (104 Nm). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Argos. 1994 Renault Argos 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. 1994 Renault Argos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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