2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1997 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (137 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 346 kg more than 1997 Toyota Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1997 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | Venture |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1810 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
