2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2007 Acura RDX and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2007 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 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RDX | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Acura | Hyundai |
| Model | RDX | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
