2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2007 Honda Pilot 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 267 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2007 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Pilot | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Pilot | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |