2007 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler Pacifica 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 3,951 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler Pacifica (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler Pacifica 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 123 kg more than 2007 Chrysler Pacifica.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. 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 Chrysler Pacifica (355 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler Pacifica | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Chrysler | Hyundai |
| Model | Pacifica | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3951 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |
