1996 Audi RS2 vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Audi RS2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Audi RS2 would be higher. At 2,226 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Audi RS2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi RS2 (311 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi RS2 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Audi RS2.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1996 Audi RS2 (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Audi RS2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi RS2 | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Audi | Hyundai |
| Model | RS2 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
