2007 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet HHR 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 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet HHR. (175 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet HHR.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet HHR. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet HHR. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet HHR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet HHR | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | HHR | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2397 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
