1997 Nissan Almera vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1997 Nissan Almera is newer by 13 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Almera (86 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 45 kg more than 1997 Nissan Almera.

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, 1984 Nissan Santana (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Almera. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Almera. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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