2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1992 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 573 kg more than 1992 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Laurel. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 1992 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1992 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1992 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Santa Fe | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
