2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Punto 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 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (84 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 552 kg more than 2007 Fiat Punto. 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 Fiat Punto. 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 (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Punto. (195 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Punto | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Punto | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 75 L |
