2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 127 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
| Model | Santa Fe | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
