1990 Lancia Dedra vs. 1990 Nissan Santana
To start off, both 1990 Lancia Dedra and 1990 Nissan Santana were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lancia Dedra (111 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 140 kg more than 1990 Nissan Santana. 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, 1990 Lancia Dedra (157 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lancia Dedra | 1990 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Dedra | Santana |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
