1980 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1981 Volkswagen Santana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volkswagen Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volkswagen Santana weights approximately 80 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
Because 1980 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Volkswagen 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.
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1980 Vauxhall Chevette | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
Make | Vauxhall | Volkswagen |
Model | Chevette | Santana |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 60 L |