2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 716 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | Santa Fe | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |