2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
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 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 930 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny. 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 (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Santa Fe | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
