2003 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2002 Toyota Allion
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 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Allion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Allion (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. (134 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Allion should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 348 kg more than 2002 Toyota Allion.
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, 2002 Toyota Allion (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Allion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2002 Toyota Allion 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. 2002 Toyota Allion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2002 Toyota Allion | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Santa Fe | Allion |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |