1996 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Legacy (155 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 488 kg more than 1996 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (210 Nm). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Subaru Legacy | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Subaru | Hyundai |
| Model | Legacy | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1898 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
