1989 Rover Montego vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1989 Rover Montego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Montego (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Montego should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 65 kg more than 1989 Rover Montego.
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 Rover Montego (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1989 Rover Montego has manual transmission. 1989 Rover Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Rover Montego | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Montego | Santana |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |
