2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2009 Zenvo ST1
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Zenvo ST1 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Zenvo ST1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Zenvo ST1 (1,104 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 951 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Zenvo ST1 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 448 kg more than 2009 Zenvo ST1.
Because 2009 Zenvo ST1 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 Zenvo ST1. 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 Zenvo ST1 (1,430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1087 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Zenvo ST1 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 Zenvo ST1 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Zenvo |
| Model | Santa Fe | ST1 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 1104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 1430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 375 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4665 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2041 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1198 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3055 mm |
