1994 Hyundai Pony vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1994 Hyundai Pony. (87 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1994 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 788 kg more than 1994 Hyundai Pony. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Hyundai Pony. (130 Nm @ 3050 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Hyundai Pony. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 1994 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1994 Hyundai Pony 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Hyundai Pony | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Pony | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3050 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
