2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
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 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 61 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (181 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 92 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Santa Fe | Frontier |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3278 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 274 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 83 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 73 L |