1990 Nissan Santana vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 181 kg more than 1990 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, 2008 Peugeot 307 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Santana. 2008 Peugeot 307 has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan Santana | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Santana | 307 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1587 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
