2005 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2005 BMW 730 and 2005 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2005 BMW 730 (300 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 2005 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 730 | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 58 L |
