2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Opel Corsa

To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (90 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 705 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. 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 2006 Opel Corsa. 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 (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 Opel Corsa
Make Hyundai Opel
Model Santa Fe Corsa
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3458 cc 1389 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 297 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.4:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1685 kg 980 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 50 L


 

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