1978 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 57 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Blazer | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
Model | Blazer | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |