2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (137 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 1216 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Santa Fe | Minica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2010 mm |
