2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2000 Pontiac Piranha
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 Pontiac Piranha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Piranha would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Piranha (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Piranha should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 205 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (248 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2000 Pontiac Piranha | |
| Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
| Model | Santa Fe | Piranha |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
