2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2000 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi L 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi L 200 would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi L 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi L 200. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2000 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Santa Fe | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2970 mm |
