2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. Both 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2002 Mitsubishi Magna are equipped with a 2,351 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Magna (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (137 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Magna 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 316 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Magna.
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, 2002 Mitsubishi Magna (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2002 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Santa Fe | Magna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |
