1995 Nissan Presea vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Presea. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 868 kg more than 1995 Nissan Presea. 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 1995 Nissan Presea. 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 (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Presea. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Presea. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Presea has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Presea 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:

1995 Nissan Presea 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Nissan Hyundai
Model Presea Santa Fe
Year Released 1995 2007
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1497 cc 2187 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1030 kg 1898 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2710 mm


 

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