1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 6 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 1,929 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (67 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 40 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana.

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, 1984 Nissan Santana (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (119 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1990 Fiat Tempra has manual transmission. 1990 Fiat Tempra 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.

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