2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada 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 303 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Armada (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Santa Fe | Armada |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |