1996 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Celica. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 493 kg more than 1996 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Celica. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Celica | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Celica | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4676 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
