2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (181 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 170 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Santa Fe | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 73 L |
