2001 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 20 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 585 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 2001 SsangYong Chairman H is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Volkswagen Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 SsangYong Chairman H (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H 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. 2001 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 SsangYong Chairman H | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
Make | SsangYong | Volkswagen |
Model | Chairman H | Santana |
Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |