2000 Lada Tarzan vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana

To start off, 2000 Lada Tarzan is newer by 19 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volkswagen Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lada Tarzan (77 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lada Tarzan should accelerate faster than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lada Tarzan weights approximately 20 kg more than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Lada Tarzan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lada Tarzan 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, 2000 Lada Tarzan (117 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (100 Nm). This means 2000 Lada Tarzan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. 2000 Lada Tarzan has automatic transmission and 1981 Volkswagen Santana has manual transmission. 1981 Volkswagen Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Lada Tarzan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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