1975 Simca 1301 vs. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 921 kg more than 1975 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Simca 1301 | 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Simca | Hyundai |
| Model | 1301 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |
