2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 36 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS 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 | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Hyundai | Jaguar |
| Model | Santa Fe | XJS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 299 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
