1969 Buick GS vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 65 kg more than 1969 Buick GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | GS | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
