2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1964 Mitsubishi 500
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 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mitsubishi 500 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 180 more horse power than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 1161 kg more than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1964 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Santa Fe | 500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2070 mm |
