2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
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 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Supra 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 341 kg more than 1992 Toyota Supra.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Toyota Supra. 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 (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | Supra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2187 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1898 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
