2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 19 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1370 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.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Range Rover | Santana |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
