2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 956 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Hyundai | Morris |
| Model | Santa Fe | Minor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2190 mm |
