1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 84 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 533 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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 (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
| Model | GTV | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
