1982 Toyota Century vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 115 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 1982 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Century | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Century | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |
