1994 Ford Royale vs. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Royale would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1994 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Royale.
Because 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Royale. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Royale. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Royale.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Royale | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Royale | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |
