2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1996 Infiniti J30
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Infiniti J30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Infiniti J30 would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Infiniti J30 (211 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Infiniti J30 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 95 kg more than 1996 Infiniti J30.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Infiniti J30. (262 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Infiniti J30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1996 Infiniti J30 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Infiniti |
| Model | Santa Fe | J30 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
