2003 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero 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 1 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero.
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, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (304 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. (302 Nm). This means 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2004 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Santa Fe | Montero |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 74 L |
