2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 503 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Corolla. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Santa Fe | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |