2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Super 5 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 201 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 1051 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Santa Fe | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
