2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 351 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
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, 1989 Subaru Legacy (245 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
| Model | Santa Fe | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
