2005 Isuzu Ascender vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Isuzu Ascender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Isuzu Ascender would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Isuzu Ascender (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 480 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Isuzu Ascender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu Ascender will offer significantly more control. 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 Isuzu Ascender (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Isuzu Ascender | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Isuzu | Hyundai |
| Model | Ascender | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2700 mm |
