1994 Lancia Kappa vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1994 Lancia Kappa 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 1,998 cc (5 cylinders), 1994 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lancia Kappa (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 301 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, 1994 Lancia Kappa (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 1994 Lancia Kappa has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Lancia Kappa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lancia Kappa | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Kappa | Santana |
Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |