2009 Mazda 5 vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2009 Mazda 5 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 5 (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 5 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 Mazda 5 (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda 5 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda 5 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:
2009 Mazda 5 | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 5 | Santana |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |