2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 150 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (292 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (262 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Hyundai | Plymouth |
| Model | Santa Fe | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2880 mm |
