2009 Chevrolet Epica vs. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Epica and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Epica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Epica (154 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Epica should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 249 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Epica.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Epica. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Epica.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Epica | 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
Model | Epica | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1824 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |