2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2009 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Torrent is newer by 2 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Torrent (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Torrent 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 414 kg more than 2009 Pontiac Torrent.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Pontiac Torrent (339 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Torrent 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 | 2009 Pontiac Torrent | |
| Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
| Model | Santa Fe | Torrent |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
