1989 Nissan Santana vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, 1998 Rover 75 is newer by 9 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 1,950 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 75 (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 376 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, 1998 Rover 75 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 1998 Rover 75 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. 1998 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Santana | 1998 Rover 75 | |
Make | Nissan | Rover |
Model | Santana | 75 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |