1980 Audi Quattro vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Quattro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Quattro would be higher. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Quattro (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 608 kg more than 1980 Audi Quattro.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Quattro. (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Quattro. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 1980 Audi Quattro has manual transmission. 1980 Audi Quattro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Audi Quattro | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Audi | Hyundai |
Model | Quattro | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2143 cc | 2187 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1898 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |