2001 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2002 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2002 Toyota Pod is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Pod (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 780 kg more than 2002 Toyota Pod.
Because 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Pod. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2002 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. (255 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2002 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | Pod |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 48 L |
