2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, both 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (180 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 291 kg more than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 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 PT Cruiser (286 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Chrysler Hyundai
Model PT Cruiser Santa Fe
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2429 cc 2656 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 180 HP 186 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 286 Nm 249 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1564 kg 1855 kg
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 10.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 75 L


 

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