2001 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1975 Mazda Chante
To start off, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 1228 kg more than 1975 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1975 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Santa Fe | Chante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2210 mm |
