2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Holden UTE
To start off, 2006 Holden UTE is newer by 2 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden UTE 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 46 kg more than 2006 Holden UTE.
Because 2006 Holden UTE is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Holden UTE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Holden UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Holden UTE 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 | 2006 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Hyundai | Holden |
| Model | Santa Fe | UTE |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1546 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
