1989 Honda Shuttle vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 958 kg more than 1989 Honda Shuttle. 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 1989 Honda Shuttle. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Shuttle | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Shuttle | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2187 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1898 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |