2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima 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 208 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Altima. 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 Nissan Altima (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Santa Fe | Altima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
