2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (140 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 76 kg more than 1958 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Santa Fe | 109 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
