1993 Honda Legend vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1993 Honda Legend 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Legend (201 HP) has 134 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Legend weights approximately 455 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, 1993 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana.

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