2005 Renault Megane vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2005 Renault Megane is newer by 21 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Megane (101 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Renault Megane.
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 (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Megane 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:
2005 Renault Megane | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Renault | Nissan |
Model | Megane | Santana |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 127 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |