1974 Mazda Familia vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 886 kg more than 1974 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda Familia | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Mazda | Hyundai |
| Model | Familia | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2700 mm |
