2007 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 408 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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