1996 Nissan President vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1996 Nissan President is newer by 12 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 745 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.
Because 1996 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Nissan President | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | President | Santana |
Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2560 mm |