1978 Seat 124 vs. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 1031 kg more than 1978 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Seat | Hyundai |
| Model | 124 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |
