2008 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 1 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (268 HP) has 120 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord 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 537 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. 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, 2008 Honda Accord (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Accord | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 336 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1893 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |