2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 540 kg more than 1957 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
