2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
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 Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra. (181 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 4 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (270 Nm). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Santa Fe | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| 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 | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 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 |
