2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 472 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 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 544 kg more than 2012 Ascari A10.
Because 2012 Ascari A10 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 2012 Ascari A10. 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, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 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 | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ascari |
| Model | Santa Fe | A10 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2636 mm |
