2001 Fiat Doblo vs. 1986 Nissan Santana

To start off, 2001 Fiat Doblo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Doblo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Doblo (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Doblo should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 800 kg more than 1986 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2001 Fiat Doblo (271 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm). This means 2001 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Santana. 1986 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 2001 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2001 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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