1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 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 180 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 843 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1200 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:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | 1200 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
