2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla 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 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (137 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 446 kg more than 2012 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
