2011 Nissan Titan vs. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. (187 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan 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 2011 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Titan | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Nissan | Hyundai |
| Model | Titan | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 66 L |
