2002 Daewoo Evanda vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 2002 Daewoo Evanda is newer by 18 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Daewoo Evanda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Evanda (131 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Evanda should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Evanda weights approximately 345 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.

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, 2002 Daewoo Evanda (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Daewoo Evanda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 2002 Daewoo Evanda 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. 2002 Daewoo Evanda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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