1997 Xedos 6 vs. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Xedos 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Xedos 6 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 86 more horse power than 1997 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1997 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 821 kg more than 1997 Xedos 6. 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 1997 Xedos 6. 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Xedos 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Xedos 6 | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Xedos | Hyundai |
| Model | 6 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
