2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 270 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Hyundai | Chevrolet |
| Model | Santa Fe | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
