1996 Hyundai Lantra 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 Hyundai Lantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Lantra would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 590 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 1996 Hyundai Lantra has manual transmission. 1996 Hyundai Lantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Hyundai Lantra 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Hyundai Hyundai
Model Lantra Santa Fe
Year Released 1996 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1494 cc 2655 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 87 HP 157 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 128 Nm 245 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1095 kg 1685 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2630 mm


 

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