2007 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 615 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (212 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Accord | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 100 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |