2007 Cadillac SRX vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac SRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac SRX would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac SRX (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 891 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Cadillac SRX (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac SRX | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
Model | SRX | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |