2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 9 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 429 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.
Because 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan Titan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2013 Nissan Titan 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 | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Santa Fe | Titan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 106 L |
