2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2001 Honda Mobilio and 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 535 kg more than 2001 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Mobilio | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 65 L |
