2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Rover 45
To start off, 2008 Rover 45 is newer by 4 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 92 more horse power than 2008 Rover 45. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 Rover 45. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (292 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 45. (139 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2008 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Rover |
| Model | Santa Fe | 45 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
