1989 Plymouth Colt vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1989 Plymouth Colt is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1989 Plymouth Colt. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1989 Plymouth Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Santana weights approximately 75 kg more than 1989 Plymouth Colt. 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, 1987 Nissan Santana (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Plymouth Colt. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Plymouth Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Plymouth Colt | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Plymouth | Nissan |
| Model | Colt | Santana |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2560 mm |
