2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 705 kg more than 1956 Talbot 2500.
Because 1956 Talbot 2500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Talbot 2500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Talbot |
| Model | Santa Fe | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
