1992 Chrysler Le Baron vs. 1989 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1992 Chrysler Le Baron 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Chrysler Le Baron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chrysler Le Baron (152 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chrysler Le Baron should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chrysler Le Baron weights approximately 270 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 Chrysler Le Baron (285 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Chrysler Le Baron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 1992 Chrysler Le Baron 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 Chrysler Le Baron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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