2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1009 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Santa Fe | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 86 L |
