1971 Peugeot 204 vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1981 Volkswagen Santana is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volkswagen Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volkswagen Santana (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volkswagen Santana should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volkswagen Santana weights approximately 125 kg more than 1971 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Volkswagen Santana (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Volkswagen Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Peugeot 204 | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 204 | Santana |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1130 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
