1992 Renault Safrane vs. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1992 Renault Safrane. (98 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Safrane.
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, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Safrane. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Safrane. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 1992 Renault Safrane has manual transmission. 1992 Renault Safrane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Renault Safrane | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Renault | Hyundai |
| Model | Safrane | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4676 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
