2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 26 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Pontiac | Hyundai |
| Model | Grand Prix | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
