2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 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 166 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 748 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120. 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
| Model | Santa Fe | 120 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
