2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1975 Mazda 616
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (140 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 636 kg more than 1975 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1975 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Santa Fe | 616 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1546 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |
