2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 988 kg more than 1972 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (336 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Santa Fe | 616 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1898 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |
