2009 BMW 740 vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 BMW 740 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 740 (302 HP) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 740 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 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, 2009 BMW 740 (390 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 740 | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 740 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3998 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
