2004 Hyundai Dynasty vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Dynasty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Dynasty would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Dynasty. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Dynasty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Dynasty weights approximately 510 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Hyundai Dynasty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Dynasty. (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Dynasty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Dynasty | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Dynasty | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
