1993 Infiniti J30 vs. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Infiniti J30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Infiniti J30 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Infiniti J30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Infiniti J30 (210 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Infiniti J30 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 224 kg more than 1993 Infiniti J30.
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, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Infiniti J30. (262 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Infiniti J30.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Infiniti J30 | 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Infiniti | Hyundai |
Model | J30 | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1824 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |