2000 Mitsubishi Magna 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 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Magna. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 591 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Magna. 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 Mitsubishi Magna. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mitsubishi Magna | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Hyundai |
| Model | Magna | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
