2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Lexus LX
To start off, 2011 Lexus LX 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LX (383 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus LX weights approximately 1015 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 Lexus LX (546 Nm) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (250 Nm). This means 2011 Lexus LX 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 | 2011 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lexus |
| Model | Santa Fe | LX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 2719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4991 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |
