2012 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 360 kg more than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Toyota Lexcen is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Toyota Lexcen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Santa Fe | Lexcen |
Year Released | 2012 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4685 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |