1996 Honda Prelude 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 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Prelude (190 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 413 kg more than 1996 Honda Prelude.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Prelude. 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 (248 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (214 Nm). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Prelude | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Prelude | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2258 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
