2002 Honda Acty vs. 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Acty (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 878 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty.

Because 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Acty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe (260 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Honda Acty 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Honda Hyundai
Model Acty Santa Fe
Year Released 2002 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 660 cc 1975 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 127 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 139 Nm 260 Nm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 1718 kg
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 65 L


 

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