2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am
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 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am 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 485 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
| Model | Santa Fe | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 69 L |
