1989 Nissan Santana vs. 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser

To start off, 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser is newer by 10 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 4,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser weights approximately 541 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.

Because 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser 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, 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser 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, 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser (373 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser 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. 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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