2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2005 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 310 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (222 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Santa Fe | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 1311 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
