2001 Honda HR-V vs. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2001 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 670 kg more than 2001 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda HR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda HR-V | 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | HR-V | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 72 L |
