2000 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1993 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Acclaim (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 402 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Acclaim.
Because 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Plymouth Acclaim. 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 (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Acclaim. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Acclaim.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1993 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Hyundai | Plymouth |
| Model | Santa Fe | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1718 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
