1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Austin | Hyundai |
| Model | A 135 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |
