1990 Volvo 460 vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1990 Volvo 460 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 460 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Santana weights approximately 20 kg more than 1990 Volvo 460.
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 Volvo 460 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Santana. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Santana. 1987 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 460 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 460 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Volvo 460 | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Volvo | Nissan |
Model | 460 | Santana |
Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 1720 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |