2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep. (102 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep weights approximately 458 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep. (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Santa Fe | Jeep |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
