2002 Honda Avancier vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Avancier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Avancier (212 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 45 kg more than 2002 Honda Avancier.
Because 2002 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier 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, 2002 Honda Avancier (285 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Avancier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Avancier | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Avancier | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
