2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 30 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), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 1266 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.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Santa Fe | Minica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2010 mm |
