2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M 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 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Infiniti M. 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 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M 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 Infiniti M | |
Make | Hyundai | Infiniti |
Model | Santa Fe | M |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |