2005 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,341 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 372 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2005 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | NSX | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |