2007 BMW 130 vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2007 BMW 130 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 130. 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 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 130 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
