1996 Fiat Brava vs. 1982 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1996 Fiat Brava is newer by 14 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, 1996 Fiat Brava (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1982 Volkswagen Santana. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Brava 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, 1982 Volkswagen Santana (145 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Brava. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Volkswagen Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Brava | 1982 Volkswagen Santana | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Brava | Santana |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
