2005 GMC Savana vs. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2005 GMC Savana 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 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Savana (285 HP) has 82 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Savana weights approximately 722 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 GMC Savana (400 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Savana | 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | GMC | Hyundai |
| Model | Savana | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
