2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2007 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Santa Fe | Titan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5550 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 106 L |