2004 Honda Insight vs. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2004 Honda Insight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 867 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Insight | 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Insight | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |