2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 695 kg more than 1973 Toyota Publica. 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 (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | Publica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |
