2000 Fiat Duna vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Duna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Duna 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) has 94 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Duna. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 968 kg more than 2000 Fiat Duna. 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 2000 Fiat Duna. 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Duna.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Fiat Duna 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Fiat Hyundai
Model Duna Santa Fe
Year Released 2000 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1698 cc 2187 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 153 HP
Torque 105 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.6 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.2 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1898 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2710 mm