1960 Toyota Crown vs. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 711 kg more than 1960 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 1960 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1960 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Toyota Crown | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Crown | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
