2001 Honda Fit vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Fit would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 753 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Fit | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 75 L |
