2012 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 1987 Nissan Santana

To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 2,000 cc, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 724 kg more than 1987 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, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Santana. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Santana. 1987 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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