2012 Volkswagen Polo vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 28 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 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Polo (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 57 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Polo.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Polo (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Polo 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Polo | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Polo | Santana |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1550 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1088 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1682 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2560 mm |
