2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 485 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2010 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2010 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Santa Fe | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
