2009 Acura TL vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 25 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana.
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, 2009 Acura TL (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 2009 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TL | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | TL | Santana |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |