2012 Dodge Durango vs. 1985 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 27 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1151 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 2012 Dodge Durango 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 2012 Dodge Durango. 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Durango | 1985 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Durango | Santana |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1801 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2560 mm |
