2005 Daihatsu Move vs. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Move is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (134 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Move. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 775 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Move. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Move. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Move.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Move | 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Hyundai |
| Model | Move | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3320 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |
