2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Lexus IS

To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2005 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus IS 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 199 kg more than 2005 Lexus IS.

Because 2005 Lexus IS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lexus IS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus IS.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 2005 Lexus IS
Make Hyundai Lexus
Model Santa Fe IS
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1973 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 111 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 195 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 167 km/hour 215 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.7 seconds 9.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 1506 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.7 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 70 L


 

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