1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 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 110 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (132 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 892 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (228 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin-Healey 100 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin-Healey 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Hyundai |
| Model | 100 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 109 L | 75 L |
