1992 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 8 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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana. 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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 (165 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (152 Nm). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 has manual transmission. 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 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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