2004 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 1985 Nissan Santana

To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Aveo (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Aveo should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Santana weights approximately 1 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo.

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, 2004 Chevrolet Aveo (145 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Aveo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Santana. 1985 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 2004 Chevrolet Aveo has manual transmission. 2004 Chevrolet Aveo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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