2000 Honda City vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 1021 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda City has manual transmission. 2000 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda City | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | City | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 436 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1961 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4685 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |