2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 263 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
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 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
Model | Santa Fe | 996 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 3594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |