1989 Vauxhall Belmont vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 8 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volkswagen Santana weights approximately 5 kg more than 1989 Vauxhall Belmont.
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, 1989 Vauxhall Belmont (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volkswagen Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Vauxhall Belmont | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Volkswagen |
| Model | Belmont | Santana |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |
