2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2000 Lada Samara
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada Samara would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 834 kg more than 2000 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2000 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lada |
| Model | Santa Fe | Samara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 14 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
