2005 BMW 740 vs. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 1 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 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 145 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 2005 BMW 740. 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, 2005 BMW 740 (390 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 740 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
