1990 Nissan Santana vs. 1982 Opel Corsa

To start off, 1990 Nissan Santana is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1982 Opel Corsa. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Santana weights approximately 320 kg more than 1982 Opel Corsa. 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 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Corsa. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Corsa.

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