1996 Honda Legend vs. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 185 kg more than 1996 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1996 Honda Legend (297 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Legend | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
