2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Infiniti M. 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, 2010 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M 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 | 2010 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Hyundai | Infiniti |
| Model | Santa Fe | M |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
