1985 GMC Suburban vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 GMC Suburban (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 GMC Suburban weights approximately 342 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (336 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 GMC Suburban. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 GMC Suburban | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | GMC | Hyundai |
| Model | Suburban | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4299 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1898 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2710 mm |
