2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2009 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saab 05-Sep (256 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saab 05-Sep 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 246 kg more than 2009 Saab 05-Sep.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saab 05-Sep. (258 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saab 05-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2009 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Hyundai | Saab |
Model | Santa Fe | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |