2002 Lada 119 vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2002 Lada 119 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Lada 119. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada 119. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 Lada 119. 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada 119. (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada 119. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 2002 Lada 119 has manual transmission. 2002 Lada 119 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 Lada 119 | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | 119 | Santana |
Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |