2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Hyundai | Triumph |
| Model | Santa Fe | Herald |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 29 L |
