2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
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 Toyota Altezza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Altezza would be higher. At 3,341 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (212 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 462 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2001 Toyota Altezza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza 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 (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (299 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | Altezza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3341 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
