2001 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Santa Fe | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
