2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1998 Mazda Levante
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda Levante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda Levante would be higher. At 3,458 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 61 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Levante. (139 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Levante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 435 kg more than 1998 Mazda Levante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (292 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1998 Mazda Levante | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Santa Fe | Levante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2230 mm |
