2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti M (325 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti M weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Infiniti M (456 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 2010 Infiniti M 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 | 2010 Infiniti M | |
Make | Hyundai | Infiniti |
Model | Santa Fe | M |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3473 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 456 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |