2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 835 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lancia |
| Model | Santa Fe | Appia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
