2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
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 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 72 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 Pontiac Grand Safari. 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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (285 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
| Model | Santa Fe | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |
