2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Frontera (203 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Frontera 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 93 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (292 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2003 Vauxhall Frontera | |
Make | Hyundai | Vauxhall |
Model | Santa Fe | Frontera |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |