2005 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. (192 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 8 kg more than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (434 Nm). This means 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota 4Runner | 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | 4Runner | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 16:01 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 68 L |
