1967 Fiat 500 vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 1296 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Fiat 500. 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | 500 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1776 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 65 L |
