2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1986 Hyundai Excel
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Hyundai Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Hyundai Excel would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1986 Hyundai Excel. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1986 Hyundai Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 475 kg more than 1986 Hyundai Excel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Hyundai Excel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Hyundai Excel. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Hyundai Excel.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1986 Hyundai Excel | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Santa Fe | Excel |
Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |