2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2004 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (454 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 21 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 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 | 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Aston Martin |
| Model | Santa Fe | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
