1989 Nissan Santana vs. 2007 Pontiac Torrent

To start off, 2007 Pontiac Torrent is newer by 18 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 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Torrent (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Torrent should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana.

Because 2007 Pontiac Torrent 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, 2007 Pontiac Torrent 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, 2007 Pontiac Torrent (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Pontiac Torrent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 2007 Pontiac Torrent 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. 2007 Pontiac Torrent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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