2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2005 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige 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 926 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Exige. 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 Lotus Exige (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige 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 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Hyundai | Lotus |
Model | Santa Fe | Exige |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |