1989 Suzuki Cappuccino vs. 1985 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (62 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Santana weights approximately 395 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. 1985 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino has manual transmission. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Suzuki Cappuccino | 1985 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Suzuki | Nissan |
Model | Cappuccino | Santana |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 657 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 679 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2560 mm |