2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2002 Opel Vectra
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 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Vectra (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Vectra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2002 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Santa Fe | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
