2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2004 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 284 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Santa Fe | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
