2007 BMW 118 vs. 1985 Nissan Santana

To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 22 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 118 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1985 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 BMW 118 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Santana.

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