2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine 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 18 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 475 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine. 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 1990 Renault Alpine. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Santa Fe | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
