2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram 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 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 713 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Ram 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Dodge Hyundai
Model Ram Santa Fe
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6690 cc 2188 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 3013 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 827 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 17.3:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2537 kg 1824 kg
Vehicle Length 6300 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 2000 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 4080 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 129 L 75 L