2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 22 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1230 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 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (145 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volkswagen Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Discovery | Santana |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
