1989 Nissan Santana vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 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, 1997 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 16 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, 1989 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla. 1997 Toyota Corolla 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. 1997 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Santana | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Santana | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |