2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 56 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Hyundai | Aston Martin |
| Model | Santa Fe | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
