2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 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 403 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Porsche 911. 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 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 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Santa Fe | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
