2004 Honda FR-V vs. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2004 Honda FR-V 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. Both 2004 Honda FR-V and 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda FR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda FR-V 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 94 kg more than 2004 Honda FR-V.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Honda FR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda FR-V | 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | FR-V | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
