2000 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2000 Infiniti I
To start off, both 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2000 Infiniti I were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Infiniti I is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Infiniti I (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti I should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 133 kg more than 2000 Infiniti I.
Because 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Infiniti I. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2000 Infiniti I (270 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti I will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2000 Infiniti I | |
| Make | Hyundai | Infiniti |
| Model | Santa Fe | I |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2657 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1643 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 79 L |
