2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Firebird. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Firebird.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird 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 | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
| Model | Santa Fe | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
