2001 AC Aceca vs. 1990 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 11 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 440 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 2001 AC Aceca 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 2001 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 2001 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 1990 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Aceca | Santana |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |
