2005 Honda Fit vs. 2006 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tucson (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 625 kg more than 2005 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Hyundai Tucson (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Fit | 2006 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Fit | Tucson |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |