1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (192 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 69 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Caprice | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
