2002 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2000 Hyundai Neos

To start off, 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Hyundai Neos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Neos would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Hyundai Neos (247 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Neos should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Neos weights approximately 53 kg more than 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Hyundai Neos is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Hyundai Neos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Neos (260 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Neos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 2000 Hyundai Neos
Make Hyundai Hyundai
Model Santa Fe Neos
Year Released 2002 2000
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1997 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 139 HP 247 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 8200 RPM
Torque 184 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 7000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 1643 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 3830 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1030 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 65 L


 

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