2002 Holden Cruze vs. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2002 Holden Cruze is newer by 1 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 671 kg more than 2002 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Cruze | 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Holden | Hyundai |
| Model | Cruze | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
