1998 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Durango. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Durango weights approximately 232 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Dodge Durango | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
Model | Durango | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4702 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |