2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1998 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 290 kg more than 1998 Nissan Stagea. 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 1998 Nissan Stagea. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1998 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Santa Fe | Stagea |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
