1983 Dodge Charger vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1983 Dodge Charger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volkswagen Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volkswagen Santana would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volkswagen Santana (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volkswagen Santana should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Charger weights approximately 60 kg more than 1981 Volkswagen 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, 1981 Volkswagen Santana (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Volkswagen Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Dodge Charger | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | Charger | Santana |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |