2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2001 Honda Capa
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Capa would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 733 kg more than 2001 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Capa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (285 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2001 Honda Capa | |
| Make | Hyundai | Honda |
| Model | Santa Fe | Capa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
