2003 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2002 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Elantra. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 595 kg more than 2002 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (304 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Elantra. (183 Nm). This means 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Elantra. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2002 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2002 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2002 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Santa Fe | Elantra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 183 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |