2003 Daihatsu Naked vs. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu Naked and 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (134 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 774 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. 2003 Daihatsu Naked has automatic transmission and 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daihatsu Naked will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Naked | 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Hyundai |
| Model | Naked | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |
