2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 243 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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 (292 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Santa Fe | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |
