2001 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2003 MG XPower
To start off, 2003 MG XPower is newer by 2 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 MG XPower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 MG XPower (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. (134 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 MG XPower 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 50 kg more than 2003 MG XPower.
Because 2003 MG XPower is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 MG XPower. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 MG XPower (410 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 MG XPower 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 | 2003 MG XPower | |
| Make | Hyundai | MG |
| Model | Santa Fe | XPower |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
