2001 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2003 Mitsubishi Galant 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 350 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. 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, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2003 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Santa Fe | Galant |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
