1993 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1993 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 485 kg more than 1993 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Prelude. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 1993 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1993 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Honda Prelude | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Prelude | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |