2003 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sequoia 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. (134 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 710 kg more than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. (184 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 99 L |
