1991 BMW 316 vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1991 BMW 316 is newer by 7 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 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1991 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 316 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana.
Because 1991 BMW 316 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 316. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1991 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1991 BMW 316 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.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 316 | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 316 | Santana |
Year Released | 1991 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |