2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2005 Tata Safari 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 5 more horse power than 2005 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Tata Safari weights approximately 144 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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 (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Hyundai | Tata |
| Model | Santa Fe | Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
