2012 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2001 Hyundai Terracan
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 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 410 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2001 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Santa Fe | Terracan |
Year Released | 2012 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4685 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |