2000 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,657 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (160 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 145 kg more than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Santa Fe | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2657 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1643 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |
