2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2008 Infiniti FX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti FX (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti FX 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 423 kg more than 2008 Infiniti FX.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Infiniti FX (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti FX 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 | 2008 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Hyundai | Infiniti |
| Model | Santa Fe | FX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
