2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2004 Porsche 911
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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 280 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Santa Fe | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
