1996 Hyundai Pony 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 Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Pony. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 968 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Pony. 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 Pony. 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 (336 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Pony. (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Hyundai Pony | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Pony | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1898 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |