1981 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, both 1981 Vauxhall Chevette and 1981 Volkswagen Santana were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volkswagen Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volkswagen Santana weights approximately 170 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Because 1981 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 1981 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Volkswagen Santana (100 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Volkswagen Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Vauxhall Chevette | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
Make | Vauxhall | Volkswagen |
Model | Chevette | Santana |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 23.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |