2007 Nissan Armada vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 26 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1981 Volkswagen Santana.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. 2007 Nissan Armada 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. 2007 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Armada | Santana |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
