2000 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,657 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 563 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2657 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1643 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
