1995 BMW Just 4 vs. 1982 Volkswagen Santana

To start off, 1995 BMW Just 4 is newer by 13 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volkswagen Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Just 4 (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1982 Volkswagen Santana. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Just 4 should accelerate faster than 1982 Volkswagen Santana.

Because 1995 BMW Just 4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Volkswagen Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 BMW Just 4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 BMW Just 4 (260 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volkswagen Santana. (145 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Just 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volkswagen Santana. 1995 BMW Just 4 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. 1995 BMW Just 4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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