2003 Honda Insight vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Insight would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 855 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Insight | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Insight | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 3473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 297 Nm |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |