1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 9 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (67 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 445 kg more than 1993 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1993 Fiat 126 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Fiat 126. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.

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