2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia 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 145 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 733 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Santa Fe | Silvia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |