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 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 216 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
Model | Santa Fe | Drifter |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2606 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 98 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |