2003 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Beijing BJ 2021. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Beijing BJ 2021 would be higher. At 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 Beijing BJ 2021. (111 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2003 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 388 kg more than 2003 Beijing BJ 2021. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (336 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Beijing BJ 2021. (180 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Beijing BJ 2021.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Beijing BJ 2021 | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Beijing | Hyundai |
| Model | BJ 2021 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1898 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
