2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 859 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
