2001 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1995 Xedos 6
To start off, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Xedos 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Xedos 6 would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1995 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1995 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 580 kg more than 1995 Xedos 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Xedos 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Xedos 6. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 1995 Xedos 6 has manual transmission. 1995 Xedos 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1995 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Xedos |
| Model | Santa Fe | 6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
