2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1993 Xedos 6
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Xedos 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Xedos 6 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 104 more horse power than 1993 Xedos 6. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1993 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 551 kg more than 1993 Xedos 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Xedos 6. 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 (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Xedos 6. (170 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Xedos 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1993 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Xedos |
| Model | Santa Fe | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
