1993 Honda Legend 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 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Legend (230 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (192 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 373 kg more than 1993 Honda Legend.
Because 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Honda Legend. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Legend. (279 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda Legend | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Legend | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 436 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 8.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1961 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4685 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |