2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2001 Proton 300
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Proton 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Proton 300 would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2001 Proton 300. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 652 kg more than 2001 Proton 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Proton 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (212 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton 300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2001 Proton 300 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Proton |
| Model | Santa Fe | 300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
