2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1995 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1995 Plymouth Voyager. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1995 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 280 kg more than 1995 Plymouth Voyager. 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 1995 Plymouth Voyager. 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 (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Plymouth Voyager. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1995 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Hyundai | Plymouth |
| Model | Santa Fe | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
