Why does the old Volkswagen Santana have strong pulling power despite its small horsepower?

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DiValentina
09/06/25 4:45am
Because the old Santana has a lightweight body. Here are some relevant details about the old Santana: 1. Introduction: The Santana (SANTANA) sedan is a brand of car produced by Volkswagen in California, USA. Since 1985, after more than 20 years of production, the ordinary Santana sedan (Santana 87) could be seen all over the country. In October 2012, Shanghai Volkswagen announced the discontinuation of the old Santana (Santana 87) and released a "Goodbye, Santana" advertisement, declaring to the world that the old Santana (Santana 87) would become a classic of the past. 2. Safety Performance: In terms of safety performance, the Santana is equipped with four standard three-point seat belts, and the middle rear seat has a two-point seat belt. It also provides two airbags for the front passengers.
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