2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1973 NSU 1000
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1973 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1973 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 1083 kg more than 1973 NSU 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 NSU 1000. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 1973 NSU 1000 has manual transmission. 1973 NSU 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1973 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Hyundai | NSU |
| Model | Santa Fe | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2260 mm |
