2002 Hyundai Equus vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai Equus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Equus would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Hyundai Equus (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 97 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Hyundai Equus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2002 Hyundai Equus (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Hyundai Equus | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Equus | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
