2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 6 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 808 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.
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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Santa Fe | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 104 L |
