2010 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 143 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Hyundai | Aston Martin |
| Model | Santa Fe | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 8.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16:01 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1961 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4685 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 97 L |
