2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1976 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 1353 kg more than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. 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 (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (42 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1976 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Hyundai | Suzuki |
| Model | Santa Fe | Fronte |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 2187 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1898 kg | 545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2040 mm |
