2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2004 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Accent. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 704 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Hyundai Accent. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (307 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2004 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Santa Fe | Accent |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 307 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 87 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1039 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |