2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1990 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (168 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 280 kg more than 1990 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia 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, 2000 Mazda Familia (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Santana. 2000 Mazda Familia has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Familia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Familia | 1990 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | Familia | Santana |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |