1998 Acura NSX vs. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Acura | Hyundai |
| Model | NSX | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2640 mm |
