2001 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1996 Peugeot Touareg
To start off, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Peugeot Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Peugeot Touareg would be higher. In terms of performance, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. (88 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 845 kg more than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1996 Peugeot Touareg (264 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. (255 Nm). This means 1996 Peugeot Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1996 Peugeot Touareg | |
| Make | Hyundai | Peugeot |
| Model | Santa Fe | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 875 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
