2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1999 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Maxima. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 350 kg more than 1999 Nissan Maxima. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Maxima. (177 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1999 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Santa Fe | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
