2002 Dodge Neon vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2002 Dodge Neon 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 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Neon (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Neon should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana.
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, both vehicles can yield 152 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 2002 Dodge Neon has manual transmission. 2002 Dodge Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Neon | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Neon | Santana |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |
