1994 Dodge Spirit vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1994 Dodge Spirit is newer by 10 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1994 Dodge Spirit. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1994 Dodge Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Spirit weights approximately 115 kg more than 1984 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, 1994 Dodge Spirit (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Spirit | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Spirit | Santana |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
