2005 Honda S2000 vs. 2005 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2005 Honda S2000 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 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 283 kg more than 2005 Honda S2000.
Because 2005 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda S2000. 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 Hyundai Tucson (245 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda S2000 | 2005 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | S2000 | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
