2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 7 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 10 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 182 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Hyundai | Honda |
| Model | Santa Fe | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
