2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 21 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 93 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (292 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (232 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Hyundai | Cadillac |
| Model | Santa Fe | CTS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
