1981 Fiat Argenta vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat Argenta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat Argenta would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Argenta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Argenta.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Argenta. (136 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Argenta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat Argenta | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Argenta | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 68 L |
