2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Tucson and 2005 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Hyundai Tucson (244 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Tucson | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 82 L |
