2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1993 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca 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 450 kg more than 1993 Italdesign Nazca.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Italdesign Nazca. 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, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca 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 | 1993 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Hyundai | Italdesign |
| Model | Santa Fe | Nazca |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
