2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2004 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Maserati Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Maserati Coupe would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 220 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 2004 Maserati Coupe. 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, 2004 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2004 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | Hyundai | Maserati |
| Model | Santa Fe | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 88 L |
