2004 Acura TL vs. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2004 Acura TL and 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 212 kg more than 2004 Acura TL.
Because 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Acura TL (323 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 2004 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura TL | 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Acura | Hyundai |
| Model | TL | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
