1991 Peugeot 106 vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1991 Peugeot 106 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 58 more horse power than 1991 Peugeot 106. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1991 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 383 kg more than 1991 Peugeot 106. 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (152 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Peugeot 106. (71 Nm). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Peugeot 106. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1991 Peugeot 106 has manual transmission. 1991 Peugeot 106 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.

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