1974 BMW Touring vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 783 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (285 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | Touring | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
