2004 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura MDX weights approximately 351 kg more than 2005 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 Acura MDX (343 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 2004 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura MDX | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Acura | Hyundai |
Model | MDX | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 297 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 72 L |