1994 Rover 400 vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1994 Rover 400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1989 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 Rover 400 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 1989 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1994 Rover 400 has manual transmission. 1994 Rover 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Rover 400 | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Rover | Nissan |
Model | 400 | Santana |
Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |