2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1998 Toyota Celica
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 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Celica 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 85 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 600 kg more than 1998 Toyota Celica. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Celica. (154 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1998 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | Celica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
