2000 Honda HR-V vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 656 kg more than 2000 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda HR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda HR-V | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | HR-V | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1776 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 65 L |
