2007 Honda Element vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 137 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (292 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Element | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Element | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |