2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2004 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 115 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 Nissan Frontier (318 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Santa Fe | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 73 L |
