1996 Renault Laguna vs. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1996 Renault Laguna. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 551 kg more than 1996 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Laguna | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Renault | Hyundai |
| Model | Laguna | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
