2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 3,458 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 70 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 330 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (292 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (180 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Peugeot |
| Model | Santa Fe | 505 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
