2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Porsche 911
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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 407 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Porsche 911. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2007 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Santa Fe | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 3822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1902 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
