2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 148 kg more than 1968 Plymouth GTX.
Because 1968 Plymouth GTX 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 1968 Plymouth GTX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
Make | Hyundai | Plymouth |
Model | Santa Fe | GTX |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1597 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |