2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2004 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 544 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (249 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2004 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Santa Fe | Armada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 5555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |
