2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1677 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.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Maybach 57. 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, 2010 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 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 | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Maybach |
| Model | Santa Fe | 57 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2654 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |
