1991 Seat Toledo vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1991 Seat Toledo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Santana would be higher. Both 1991 Seat Toledo and 1989 Nissan Santana are equipped with a 1,781 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1991 Seat Toledo. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1991 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Santana weights approximately 58 kg more than 1991 Seat Toledo. 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, 1989 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Seat Toledo. (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Seat Toledo. 1989 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1991 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 1991 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Seat Toledo | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Seat | Nissan |
Model | Toledo | Santana |
Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |