2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 606 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Santa Fe | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1170 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
