2003 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. (192 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 11 kg more than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Nissan | Hyundai |
| Model | Pathfinder | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
