2013 Hyundai Equus vs. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2013 Hyundai Equus and 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Equus (423 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 416 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Hyundai Equus 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 2013 Hyundai Equus. 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, 2013 Hyundai Equus (510 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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2013 Hyundai Equus | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Equus | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 423 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2106 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5158 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1889 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3045 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 66 L |