2001 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1998 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Hyundai Lantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Hyundai Lantra would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1998 Hyundai Lantra. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1998 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 561 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Lantra. 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 1998 Hyundai Lantra. 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 (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Lantra. (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Lantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1998 Hyundai Lantra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Santa Fe | Lantra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
