2001 Acura EL vs. 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2001 Acura EL is newer by 1 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura EL (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 538 kg more than 2001 Acura EL.
Because 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura EL. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura EL. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura EL | 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Acura | Hyundai |
Model | EL | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1666 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1718 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |