2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1996 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Primera (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Primera 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 435 kg more than 1996 Nissan Primera.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Primera. (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1996 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Santa Fe | Primera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
