2005 Hyundai Dynasty vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Dynasty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Dynasty would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Dynasty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Dynasty (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Dynasty should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 213 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Dynasty.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Dynasty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Dynasty. (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Dynasty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Dynasty | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Dynasty | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2970 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
