2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Cadillac BLS
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Cadillac BLS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac BLS (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac BLS 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 108 kg more than 2007 Cadillac BLS.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac BLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Cadillac BLS (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac BLS 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 | 2007 Cadillac BLS | |
Make | Hyundai | Cadillac |
Model | Santa Fe | BLS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 74.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |