2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, 2005 Porsche 996 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 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 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 335 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Porsche 996 (370 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 996 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 | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Santa Fe | 996 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
