2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2005 Mazda Drifter were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,604 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Drifter (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 672 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
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 (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
Model | Santa Fe | Drifter |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2604 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1320 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |