2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Infiniti QX56
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Infiniti QX56 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti QX56 (315 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 493 kg more than 2006 Infiniti QX56.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Infiniti QX56 (529 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (285 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti QX56 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 | 2006 Infiniti QX56 | |
Make | Hyundai | Infiniti |
Model | Santa Fe | QX56 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 106 L |