2001 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2004 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2004 Smart ForFour is newer by 3 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 94 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 755 kg more than 2004 Smart ForFour. 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 2004 Smart ForFour. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForFour. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2004 Smart ForFour has manual transmission. 2004 Smart ForFour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2004 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Hyundai | Smart |
Model | Santa Fe | ForFour |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1123 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 47 L |