1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 287 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Caprice | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
