2001 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1956 Skoda 1200
To start off, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 710 kg more than 1956 Skoda 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Skoda 1200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1956 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Skoda |
| Model | Santa Fe | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
