1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 15 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 930 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 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Santana |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
