2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1973 Seat 124
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 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 124 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 178 more horse power than 1973 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 816 kg more than 1973 Seat 124. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1973 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Seat |
| Model | Santa Fe | 124 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
