2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1964 Maserati 3500
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 483 kg more than 1964 Maserati 3500.
Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Maserati 3500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1964 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1964 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Maserati |
| Model | Santa Fe | 3500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
