2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 1129 kg more than 1985 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, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Santa Fe | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
