1986 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 200 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Estate | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
