1987 Chevrolet Celebrity vs. 1982 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Volkswagen Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Volkswagen Santana would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1982 Volkswagen Santana. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity should accelerate faster than 1982 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, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volkswagen Santana. (145 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volkswagen Santana. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity has automatic transmission and 1982 Volkswagen Santana has manual transmission. 1982 Volkswagen Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Chevrolet Celebrity | 1982 Volkswagen Santana | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Celebrity | Santana |
Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2560 mm |