2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 3 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 980 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 2010 GMC Savana. 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, 2010 GMC Savana (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana 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 | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Hyundai | GMC |
| Model | Santa Fe | Savana |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 2726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |
