2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2004 Mazda Demio
To start off, both 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2004 Mazda Demio were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (140 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 586 kg more than 2004 Mazda Demio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Hyundai Santa Fe (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2004 Mazda Demio | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Santa Fe | Demio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1546 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2400 mm |
