2005 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 228 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Pilot | 2008 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Pilot | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 58 L |
