1992 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1992 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 3 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. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac DeVille (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 466 kg more than 1989 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 Cadillac DeVille (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 1992 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Cadillac DeVille | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | DeVille | Santana |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 4087 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2560 mm |