2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 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 136 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 163 kg more than 1958 Rover P5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 1958 Rover P5 has manual transmission. 1958 Rover P5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Rover |
| Model | Santa Fe | P5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
