2001 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX is newer by 12 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti FX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti FX weights approximately 223 kg more than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Infiniti FX (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti FX 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 | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Hyundai | Infiniti |
| Model | Santa Fe | FX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2885 mm |
