1993 Opel Corsa vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1993 Opel Corsa 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Corsa (109 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 124 kg more than 1993 Opel Corsa.
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 Opel Corsa (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1993 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1993 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Opel Corsa | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Opel | Nissan |
Model | Corsa | Santana |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |