2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Hyundai Coupe
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Coupe would be higher. At 3,342 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 105 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Coupe. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Coupe weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Coupe. 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 (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Coupe. (184 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Hyundai Coupe | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Santa Fe | Coupe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 307 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |