Here Are 25 Modern Cars Belonging To Popular Brands Compared To Their Vintage Models

From the first sputtering horseless carriages to today’s sleek electric SUVs, the evolution of the automobile has been dramatic. This collection puts early models from famous brands side by side with their modern counterparts, and the contrast is hard to miss.

Across 25 comparisons, you can see how design, speed, comfort, and safety have changed over more than a century of car making. Some brands kept a hint of their original shape, while others look like they came from completely different worlds.

Scroll through the lineup and see just how far these iconic names have come.

1. Fiat 3HP (1899) vs. Fiat 500X (2015)

sv1ambo, Karlis Dambrans

2. Dodge Model 30 (1918) vs. Dodge Viper RT/10 (2018)

Martin Vahning, Alexandre Prevot

3. Chevrolet Series H-2 (1914) vs. Chevrolet Tracker 1.2 Turbo LS (2022)

Cars Down Under, RLGNZLZ

The early designs barely look like they belong to the same industry.

4. Jaguar D-Type (1955) vs. Jaguar F-Type R-Dynamic (2021)

Hugh Llewelyn, Alexandre Prevot

5. Audi Typ B (1910) vs. Audi RS7 Sportback (2019)

Dirk Wessner, Rutger van der Maar

6. Mazda R360 (1960) vs. Mazda MX30 (2020)

FotoSleuth, Dennis Elzinga

7. Bentley 3 Litre (1919) vs. Bentley Continental GTC (2016)

David Merrett, Andrew Bone

8. Volvo OV4 (1927) vs. Volvo XC90 (2019)

Paul Sanders, crash71100

Some brands kept a family resemblance, even after all these years.

9. Volkswagen 2 (1948) vs. Volkswagen ID.4

SoulRider.222, Dennis Elzinga

10. Chrysler Airflow (1935) vs. Chrysler 300C Tourer (2019)

dave_7, crash71100

11. Toyota Model Aa Sedan (1936) vs. Toyota Corolla Cross (2022)

Cars Down Under, RLGNZLZ

12. Buick Model B (1904) vs. Buick Envision Premium (2020)

Steve Brown, Greg Gjerdingen

13. Nissan Datsun Type 16 Coupe (1937) vs. Nissan X-Trail (2022)

Cars Down Under, Masahiko OHKUBO

The jump from vintage styling to modern tech is impossible to ignore.

This is similar to the vintage photo moments proving your grandparents “were built different,” including the era’s wild safety standards.

14. Ferrari 125s (1947) vs. Ferrari 812 GTS (2022)

Iker Larranaga, Falcon® Photography

15. Peugeot Bebe Type BP-1 (1913) vs. Peugeot 308 (2021)

Rutger van der Maar, crash71100

16. BMW Dixi (1928) vs. BMW Z4 (2022)

Jimmy Baikovicius, Hugh Llewelyn

17. Porsche 356 (1948) vs. Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe (2021)

photobeppus, photobeppus

18. Opel Lutzmann (1899) vs. Opel Mokka-E (2021)

opelblog, Rutger van der Maar

19. Renault Type AX (1908) vs. Renault Arkana (2021)

Alexandre Prevot, RLGNZLZ

By this point, the transformation feels almost unbelievable.

20. Mitsubishi Model A (1917) vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (2021)

Rutger van der Maar, Rutger van der Maar

21. Benz Patent-Motorwagen (1885) vs. Mercedes-Benz EQS (2022)

F. D. Richards, Alexandre Prevot

22. Ford Quadricycle (1896) vs. Ford Puma (2019)

Cars Down Under, Rutger van der Maar

23. Citroen Type C (1921) vs. Citroen C5 Aircross (2019)

gerard, crash71100

24. Honda T360 (1963) vs. Honda CR-V Hybrid (2018)

Kzaral, Rutger van der Maar

25. Hyundai Pony (1975) vs. Hyundai Tucson (2022)

julio lamadrid, Charles

Nearly all of the inventions made in the 19th century have been replaced by other technologies, but the car continues to be in high demand worldwide. Now that you've scrolled all the way to this point, please leave your comments below.

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