2000 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 492 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick LaCrosse | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | LaCrosse | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2710 mm |
