2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2005 Ford Fiesta and 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 487 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Fiesta | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1695 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
