1993 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1987 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,929 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1993 Alfa Romeo 155. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1993 Alfa Romeo 155. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1987 Nissan Santana.

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, 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 (187 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Santana. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Santana. 1987 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 has manual transmission. 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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