1988 Honda Legend vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 484 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Legend. 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Legend | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
