2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Aston Martin |
| Model | Santa Fe | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 78 L |
