2007 Acura TL vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2007 Acura TL 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 498 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Acura | Hyundai |
| Model | TL | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1898 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
