2007 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 407 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Accord | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1824 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |