2012 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 410 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | Hyundai | Chevrolet |
| Model | Santa Fe | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4685 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 71 L |
