1989 Nissan Santana vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 71 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Santana | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Santana | Carina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
