1987 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 290 kg more than 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Hyundai |
| Model | Debonair | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1725 mm |
