2002 Honda Vamos vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Vamos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Vamos would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 853 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Vamos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (285 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Vamos | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 65 L |
