1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster 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 5 kg more than 1995 Buick Roadmaster.
Because 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Roadmaster | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
