2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 272 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (278 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
