1996 Hyundai Scoupe vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Scoupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Scoupe would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Scoupe. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Scoupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 77 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Scoupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Hyundai Scoupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Scoupe. (167 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Scoupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Scoupe | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Scoupe | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
