1995 Honda CRX vs. 1986 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1995 Honda CRX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda CRX (131 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Santana weights approximately 20 kg more than 1995 Honda CRX.
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, 1986 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda CRX. 1986 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda CRX has manual transmission. 1995 Honda CRX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda CRX | 1986 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | CRX | Santana |
Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2560 mm |