2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 275 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Porsche 911. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Santa Fe | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1260 mm |
