1992 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corsica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corsica would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Corsica. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Corsica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 534 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corsica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Corsica. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Corsica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corsica | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Corsica | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1209 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
