2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Kia Cerato
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2005 Kia Cerato were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,566 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (171 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Kia Cerato. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 660 kg more than 2005 Kia Cerato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Cerato. 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 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Cerato. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Kia Cerato | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Santa Fe | Cerato |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2566 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |
