2000 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2000 Kia Sephia II
To start off, both 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2000 Kia Sephia II were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sephia II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sephia II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 656 kg more than 2000 Kia Sephia II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Kia Sephia II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (260 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sephia II. (145 Nm). This means 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sephia II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2000 Kia Sephia II | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Santa Fe | Sephia II |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1718 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
