1989 Nissan Santana vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 7 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 46 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Santana weights approximately 364 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1996 Honda Today 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. 1996 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Santana | 1996 Honda Today | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Santana | Today |
Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |