2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 13 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 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (137 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Supra. (104 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 116 kg more than 1992 Toyota Supra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Toyota Supra 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 1992 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1992 Toyota Supra (334 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 Nm). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | Supra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
