2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima 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 183 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan Altima (349 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Santa Fe | Altima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
