1966 Vauxhall Viscount vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 581 kg more than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Hyundai |
| Model | Viscount | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |
