1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 31 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 751 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, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
| Model | GTV | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
